August verdict

Rwanda in August

Weather score62Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

39mm

Sun

5.9h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

62

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August25°C average high

August is close to Rwanda's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.

Warmest monthsAll year

Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.

August39mm average rain

August sits on the drier side of Rwanda's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJune to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August5.9 hours average sun

August sits close to Rwanda's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August0°C average sea

August is close to Rwanda's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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August62 weather score

August scores above Rwanda's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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