Climate of Gikongoro, Southern, Rwanda
Point-value climate at Gikongoro (Southern, Rwanda). Population approximately 15,000.
Located in Southern, Rwanda, Gikongoro has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 15,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.2°C / 63°F in June to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (July) to 219 mm / 8.6 in (April) — about 1356 mm / 53.4 in across the year. Gikongoro is the capital of Southern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gikongoro's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5°C63.5°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| February | 17.5°C63.5°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| March | 17.6°C63.7°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| April | 17.6°C63.7°F | 219 mm8.6″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 166 mm6.5″ | — |
| June | 17.2°C63°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.7°C63.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 17.8°C64°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| November | 17.3°C63.1°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| December | 17.3°C63.1°F | 130 mm5.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gikongoro?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August. Gikongoro's warmest month is August at an average of 18.4°C / 65.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gikongoro?
Gikongoro, in Southern, Rwanda, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.2°C / 63°F in June to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1356 mm / 53.4 in, with the wettest month being April (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest July (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Gikongoro in August?
The average temperature in Gikongoro in August is 18.4°C / 65.1°F, with rainfall of about 36 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gikongoro?
The driest month in Gikongoro is July, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Gikongoro?
The wettest month in Gikongoro is April, with approximately 219 mm / 8.6 in of average monthly rainfall.