Climate of Gisenyi, Western, Rwanda
Point-value climate at Gisenyi (Western, Rwanda). Population approximately 83,623.
Located in Western, Rwanda, Gisenyi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 83,623. Monthly average temperatures range from 18.4°C / 65.1°F in November to 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 33 mm / 1.3 in (July) to 169 mm / 6.7 in (April) — about 1326 mm / 52.2 in across the year. Gisenyi is the capital of Western. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gisenyi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7°C67.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| February | 19.7°C67.5°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| March | 19.5°C67.1°F | 134 mm5.3″ | — |
| April | 19.5°C67.1°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| May | 19.2°C66.6°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| June | 18.9°C66°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 19.4°C66.9°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.7°C67.5°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 123 mm4.8″ | — |
| October | 19.3°C66.7°F | 144 mm5.7″ | — |
| November | 18.4°C65.1°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| December | 18.7°C65.7°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gisenyi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July. Gisenyi's warmest month is January at an average of 19.7°C / 67.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 33 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gisenyi?
Gisenyi, in Western, Rwanda, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.4°C / 65.1°F in November to 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1326 mm / 52.2 in, with the wettest month being April (169 mm / 6.7 in) and the driest July (33 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Gisenyi in January?
The average temperature in Gisenyi in January is 19.7°C / 67.5°F, with rainfall of about 92 mm / 3.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gisenyi?
The driest month in Gisenyi is July, with about 33 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Gisenyi?
The wettest month in Gisenyi is April, with approximately 169 mm / 6.7 in of average monthly rainfall.