Ruhengeri weather in May (Rwanda)

How is the weather in Ruhengeri in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Ruhengeri generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Ruhengeri in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ruhengeri, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 220 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Rwanda in May

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda in May 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 May?

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 May.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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