Gisenyi weather in April (Rwanda)

Curious about the April weather in Gisenyi? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Gisenyi typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Gisenyi in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 316 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Gisenyi. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gisenyi climate page with graphs.

 

Gisenyi, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 316 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Rwanda in April

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Gisenyi in April?

For visitors traveling to Gisenyi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Camping

6/10

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