Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Rwanda in December
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rwanda with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December24°C average high
December 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.
Rain
December125mm average rain
December is wetter than Rwanda's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.8 hours average sun
December is one of Rwanda's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December 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
December44 weather score
December scores below Rwanda's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
