Climate normals · 1970–2000
Musanze Climate
Musanze is a city in Rwanda (13) with a population of about 153,368. Its average annual temperature is 16.4°C (62°F), with roughly 1412 mm of rain per year.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
1412
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
May
Coldest Month
Musanze Climate
Musanze has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 1412 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is May. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
1412
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
May
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 62° | 98 mm |
| February | 17° / 62° | 115 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 146 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 197 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 148 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 47 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 29 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 66 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 134 mm |
| October | 16° / 62° | 152 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 159 mm |
| December | 16° / 62° | 121 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 Musanze
The most comfortable months to visit Musanze are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 22°C high). The coldest is May (near 11°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Musanze are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Musanze, Rwanda has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 1412 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is May.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Musanze average about 22°C (72°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.