Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gisenyi Climate
Gisenyi is a city in Rwanda (14) with a population of about 172,357. Its average annual temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), with roughly 1366 mm of rain per year.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
1366
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
Gisenyi Climate
Gisenyi has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) and receives about 1366 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is November. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
1366
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 67° | 97 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 110 mm |
| March | 19° / 67° | 136 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 177 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 139 mm |
| June | 19° / 65° | 61 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 32 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 64 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 126 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 147 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 160 mm |
| December | 18° / 65° | 117 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gisenyi
The most comfortable months to visit Gisenyi are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 24°C high). The coldest is November (near 13°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gisenyi are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gisenyi, Rwanda has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C and about 1366 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is November.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Gisenyi average about 24°C (76°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.