Rwanda
Rwanda in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in February?
- Nyagatare is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (80°F) in February; Byumba is the coolest at 21°C (71°F).
Warmest
27°
Nyagatare
Coolest
21°
Byumba
Driest
73 mm
Nyagatare
February in Rwanda ranges from 21°C (71°F) in Byumba to 27°C (80°F) in Nyagatare — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as January. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibuye.
Best places in Rwanda in February
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Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
26° / 15° 99 mm Feb
69
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
26° / 16° 110 mm Feb
68
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 119 mm Feb
70
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
26° / 15° 86 mm Feb
68
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 112 mm Feb
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Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 91 mm Feb
67
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 13° 115 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyagatare | 27° | 14° | 73 mm | — | 71 |
| Rwamagana | 26° | 15° | 86 mm | — | 70 |
| Kigali | 26° | 15° | 99 mm | — | 69 |
| Gisenyi | 26° | 16° | 110 mm | — | 69 |
| Kibungo | 25° | 15° | 91 mm | — | 69 |
| Nyamata | 26° | 15° | 94 mm | — | 69 |
| Shyorongi | 23° | 12° | 103 mm | — | 69 |
| Kibuye | 25° | 14° | 119 mm | — | 68 |
| Gitarama | 25° | 14° | 112 mm | — | 68 |
| Cyangugu | 24° | 14° | 135 mm | — | 68 |
| Muhanga | 24° | 14° | 117 mm | — | 68 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 13° | 115 mm | — | 67 |
| Nyanza | 24° | 13° | 113 mm | — | 67 |
| Gikongoro | 23° | 12° | 136 mm | — | 67 |
| Butare | 24° | 14° | 119 mm | — | 67 |
| Byumba | 21° | 10° | 95 mm | — | 66 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in February?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Byumba to 27° in Nyagatare.