When is the best time to go to Butare

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Butare, Rwanda. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Butare weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Butare are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Butare January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 111mm 5hrs 13hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Butare during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Butare and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Butare with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Butare February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 118mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

February in Butare is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Butare and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Butare with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in February »

March

Butare March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 133mm 5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Butare is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Butare and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Butare with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in March »

April

Butare April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 208mm 4.7hrs 12.8hrs

Butare's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Butare and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Butare with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in April »

May

Butare May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 120mm 5.3hrs 12.7hrs

May is a damp month in Butare and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Butare and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Butare with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in May »

June

Butare June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 28mm 7.3hrs 13hrs

Warm and dry weather often prevails in Butare during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butare, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Butare and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Butare with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in June »

July

Butare July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 9mm 7.9hrs 12.9hrs

July in Butare is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butare, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Butare and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Butare with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in July »

August

Butare August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 36mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Butare is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Butare and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Butare with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in August »

September

Butare September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

Butare's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Butare.

September is in the spring in Butare and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Butare with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in September »

October

Butare October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 115mm 5.6hrs 12.7hrs

October is a damp month in Butare and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Butare and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Butare with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in October »

November

Butare November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 156mm 4.9hrs 13hrs

The climate in Butare during November can be summarized as warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Butare and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Butare with around 156mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in November »

December

Butare December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 116mm 5hrs 12.9hrs

December in Butare is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Butare for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Butare and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Butare with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Butare weather in December »

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Butare weather stats

Butare weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: June 24.2°C 75.6°F
Wettest month: April 208mm 8.2ins
Warmest sea: March 28.9°C 84°F
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