Rwanda
Rwanda in July
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in July — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in July?
- Nyagatare is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (81°F) in July; Byumba is the coolest at 22°C (72°F).
Warmest
27°
Nyagatare
Coolest
22°
Byumba
Driest
6 mm
Nyamata
Across Rwanda, July highs run from 22°C (72°F) (Byumba) to 27°C (81°F) (Nyagatare). On average it is about as warm as June. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibuye.
Best places in Rwanda in July
91 
Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
26° / 14° 9 mm Jul
92
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 31 mm Jul
92
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 17 mm Jul
92
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
25° / 13° 13 mm Jul
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92
Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
26° / 13° 8 mm Jul
91
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
26° / 13° 9 mm Jul
85
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 12° 29 mm Jul
Weather in July by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyangugu | 24° | 13° | 16 mm | — | 95 |
| Butare | 25° | 13° | 10 mm | — | 95 |
| Nyanza | 25° | 13° | 9 mm | — | 94 |
| Gikongoro | 24° | 12° | 12 mm | — | 94 |
| Gisenyi | 25° | 14° | 31 mm | — | 92 |
| Kibuye | 25° | 14° | 17 mm | — | 92 |
| Gitarama | 25° | 13° | 13 mm | — | 92 |
| Kibungo | 26° | 13° | 8 mm | — | 92 |
| Muhanga | 25° | 13° | 14 mm | — | 92 |
| Kigali | 26° | 14° | 9 mm | — | 91 |
| Rwamagana | 26° | 13° | 9 mm | — | 91 |
| Nyamata | 27° | 14° | 6 mm | — | 91 |
| Shyorongi | 25° | 12° | 11 mm | — | 91 |
| Byumba | 22° | 10° | 15 mm | — | 87 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 12° | 29 mm | — | 85 |
| Nyagatare | 27° | 14° | 8 mm | — | 83 |
Festivals in Rwanda in July
- Rwanda Film Festival Annual film festival held in Kigali, Rwanda
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in July?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Byumba to 27° in Nyagatare.