Rwanda
Rwanda in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in December?
- Nyamata is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 26°C (79°F) in December; Byumba is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
Warmest
26°
Nyamata
Coolest
21°
Byumba
Driest
86 mm
Nyagatare
December in Rwanda ranges from 21°C (70°F) in Byumba to 26°C (79°F) in Nyamata — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibuye.
Best places in Rwanda in December
64 
Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
25° / 15° 92 mm Dec
65
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 117 mm Dec
64
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
24° / 14° 111 mm Dec
64
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
24° / 14° 102 mm Dec
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65
Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 97 mm Dec
65
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 90 mm Dec
63
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 13° 121 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi | 25° | 15° | 117 mm | — | 65 |
| Kibungo | 25° | 15° | 97 mm | — | 65 |
| Rwamagana | 25° | 15° | 90 mm | — | 65 |
| Nyamata | 26° | 15° | 89 mm | — | 65 |
| Kigali | 25° | 15° | 92 mm | — | 64 |
| Kibuye | 24° | 14° | 111 mm | — | 64 |
| Gitarama | 24° | 14° | 102 mm | — | 64 |
| Cyangugu | 24° | 14° | 149 mm | — | 64 |
| Nyanza | 24° | 13° | 107 mm | — | 64 |
| Gikongoro | 22° | 12° | 131 mm | — | 64 |
| Nyagatare | 26° | 14° | 86 mm | — | 64 |
| Muhanga | 24° | 13° | 106 mm | — | 64 |
| Butare | 24° | 14° | 125 mm | — | 64 |
| Shyorongi | 23° | 12° | 94 mm | — | 64 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 13° | 121 mm | — | 63 |
| Byumba | 21° | 10° | 94 mm | — | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in December?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Byumba to 26° in Nyamata.