Rwanda weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Rwanda this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Rwanda in January?
January in Rwanda generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Gisenyi to 28°C in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Rwamagana and 16°C in Gisenyi.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 69 mm to heavy rainfall in Ruhengeri with 285 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected in Kigali. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rwanda in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rwanda climate page.
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Average weather in Kigali
In January Kigali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ruhengeri
In January Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gisenyi
In January Gisenyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kacyiru
In January Kacyiru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kanombe
In January Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Rwanda?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Rwanda. Typically, the climate in Kigali is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kigali.
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