Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Rwanda in January
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
January24°C average high
January 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
January99mm average rain
January sits near Rwanda's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.1 hours average sun
January is below Rwanda's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January 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
January49 weather score
January 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.
