When is the best time to go to Gisenyi

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gisenyi, 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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Gisenyi weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gisenyi 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

Gisenyi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 114mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

January is a damp month in Gisenyi and the temperature is generally warm.

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

January is in the summer in Gisenyi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Gisenyi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 95mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

February in Gisenyi is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Gisenyi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gisenyi weather in February »

March

Gisenyi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 111mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gisenyi is characteristically warm and damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Gisenyi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 111mm 4.4 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in March »

April

Gisenyi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 142mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Gisenyi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Gisenyi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 133mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

May is a wet month in Gisenyi and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Gisenyi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 133mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in May »

June

Gisenyi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 46mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in June in Gisenyi is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gisenyi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Gisenyi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Gisenyi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 28mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

July in Gisenyi is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Gisenyi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in July »

August

Gisenyi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 65mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Gisenyi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in August »

September

Gisenyi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 116mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

Gisenyi's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Gisenyi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gisenyi weather in September »

October

Gisenyi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 152mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

October is a wet month in Gisenyi and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Gisenyi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

Gisenyi weather in October »

November

Gisenyi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 146mm 5.8hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

November is in the spring in Gisenyi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in November »

December

Gisenyi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 119mm 5.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Gisenyi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gisenyi with around 119mm 4.7 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gisenyi weather in December »

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Gisenyi weather stats

Gisenyi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: July 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 7.4hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: October 152mm 6ins
Warmest sea: April 28.9°C 84°F
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