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Weather in August in Rwanda

Thinking about venturing to Rwanda this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Rwanda in August?

August in Rwanda generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Gisenyi to 29°C in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Rwamagana and 16°C in Gisenyi.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 24 mm to high rainfall in Ruhengeri with 139 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Kigali enjoys close to 217 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rwanda in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rwanda climate page.

Where to go in Rwanda in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rwanda on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Rwanda?

Kigali

In August Kigali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kigali
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<<   July July
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27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5.2 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
28°C 
17°C 
210 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kigali

Ruhengeri

In August Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ruhengeri
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<<   July July
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23°C 
12°C 
171 hours 
44 mm 
7 days 
23°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
139 mm 
9 days 
23°C 
13°C 
156 hours 
217 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Ruhengeri

Gisenyi

In August Gisenyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gisenyi
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<<   July July
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22°C 
16°C 
48 mm 
5 days 
22°C 
16°C 
105 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
16°C 
242 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Gisenyi

Kacyiru

In August Kacyiru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kacyiru
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<<   July July
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27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5.6 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
28 mm 
7 days 
28°C 
16°C 
210 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kacyiru

Kanombe

In August Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kanombe
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<<   July July
<<  
27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
26 mm 
7 days 
28°C 
17°C 
210 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kanombe

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rwanda.

Is August the best time to visit Rwanda?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Rwanda with overall perfect weather in Kigali. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Rwanda is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kigali.

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