Rwanda
Rwanda in April
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in April?
- Nyamata is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 26°C (78°F) in April; Byumba is the coolest at 20°C (69°F).
Warmest
26°
Nyamata
Coolest
20°
Byumba
Driest
146 mm
Nyagatare
Across Rwanda, April highs run from 20°C (69°F) (Byumba) to 26°C (78°F) (Nyamata). On average it is about as warm as March. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibuye.
Best places in Rwanda in April
64 
Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
25° / 15° 183 mm Apr
65
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 16° 177 mm Apr
64
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
24° / 15° 168 mm Apr
64
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
24° / 14° 190 mm Apr
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65
Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 166 mm Apr
65
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 164 mm Apr
63
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
23° / 13° 197 mm Apr
Weather in April by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi | 25° | 16° | 177 mm | — | 65 |
| Kibungo | 25° | 15° | 166 mm | — | 65 |
| Rwamagana | 25° | 15° | 164 mm | — | 65 |
| Nyamata | 26° | 16° | 168 mm | — | 65 |
| Cyangugu | 24° | 15° | 175 mm | — | 65 |
| Kigali | 25° | 15° | 183 mm | — | 64 |
| Kibuye | 24° | 15° | 168 mm | — | 64 |
| Gitarama | 24° | 14° | 190 mm | — | 64 |
| Nyanza | 23° | 14° | 193 mm | — | 64 |
| Nyagatare | 26° | 15° | 146 mm | — | 64 |
| Muhanga | 24° | 14° | 201 mm | — | 64 |
| Butare | 23° | 14° | 216 mm | — | 64 |
| Shyorongi | 22° | 13° | 191 mm | — | 64 |
| Ruhengeri | 23° | 13° | 197 mm | — | 63 |
| Gikongoro | 22° | 13° | 220 mm | — | 63 |
| Byumba | 20° | 11° | 188 mm | — | 57 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in April?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Byumba to 26° in Nyamata.