Rwanda
Rwanda in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in January?
- Nyagatare is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (80°F) in January; Byumba is the coolest at 22°C (71°F).
Warmest
27°
Nyagatare
Coolest
22°
Byumba
Driest
56 mm
Nyagatare
January in Rwanda ranges from 22°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 December. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibuye.
Best places in Rwanda in January
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Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
26° / 15° 78 mm Jan
69
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
26° / 16° 97 mm Jan
66
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 103 mm Jan
66
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 89 mm Jan
66
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 13° 98 mm Jan
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Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 81 mm Jan
67
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
26° / 15° 66 mm Jan
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi | 26° | 16° | 97 mm | — | 69 |
| Nyagatare | 27° | 15° | 56 mm | — | 68 |
| Kigali | 26° | 15° | 78 mm | — | 67 |
| Kibungo | 25° | 15° | 81 mm | — | 67 |
| Rwamagana | 26° | 15° | 66 mm | — | 67 |
| Nyamata | 26° | 15° | 81 mm | — | 67 |
| Shyorongi | 23° | 12° | 82 mm | — | 67 |
| Kibuye | 25° | 15° | 103 mm | — | 66 |
| Gitarama | 25° | 14° | 89 mm | — | 66 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 13° | 98 mm | — | 66 |
| Cyangugu | 24° | 14° | 140 mm | — | 66 |
| Muhanga | 24° | 14° | 93 mm | — | 66 |
| Nyanza | 24° | 14° | 100 mm | — | 65 |
| Byumba | 22° | 10° | 76 mm | — | 65 |
| Gikongoro | 22° | 12° | 124 mm | — | 64 |
| Butare | 24° | 14° | 118 mm | — | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in January?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Byumba to 27° in Nyagatare.