Ruhengeri weather in December (Rwanda)

Looking to travel to Ruhengeri in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Ruhengeri typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Ruhengeri in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 332 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ruhengeri. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ruhengeri, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 332 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kabale, Uganda (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Rwanda in December

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Ruhengeri in December?

For visitors traveling to Ruhengeri, 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 December.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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