Ruhengeri weather in January (Rwanda)

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

In January, Ruhengeri typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Ruhengeri in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 285 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kabale, Uganda (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Rwanda in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Ruhengeri in January?

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 January.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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