Gisenyi weather in March (Rwanda)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gisenyi this March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Gisenyi typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Gisenyi in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 387 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 387 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Rwanda in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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