Rwanda
Rwanda in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in March?
- Nyamata is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 26°C (79°F) in March; Byumba is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
Warmest
26°
Nyamata
Coolest
21°
Byumba
Driest
94 mm
Nyagatare
Across Rwanda, March highs run from 21°C (70°F) (Byumba) to 26°C (79°F) (Nyamata). On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Gisenyi, and Kibungo.
Best places in Rwanda in March
65 
Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
26° / 15° 124 mm Mar
65
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
26° / 16° 136 mm Mar
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66
Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 132 mm Mar
64
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 135 mm Mar
66
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
25° / 15° 119 mm Mar
64
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
24° / 14° 130 mm Mar
63
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 13° 146 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibungo | 25° | 15° | 132 mm | — | 66 |
| Rwamagana | 25° | 15° | 119 mm | — | 66 |
| Kigali | 26° | 15° | 124 mm | — | 65 |
| Gisenyi | 26° | 16° | 136 mm | — | 65 |
| Nyamata | 26° | 16° | 118 mm | — | 65 |
| Cyangugu | 24° | 14° | 165 mm | — | 65 |
| Nyagatare | 26° | 15° | 94 mm | — | 65 |
| Shyorongi | 23° | 12° | 129 mm | — | 65 |
| Kibuye | 25° | 15° | 135 mm | — | 64 |
| Gitarama | 24° | 14° | 130 mm | — | 64 |
| Nyanza | 24° | 14° | 132 mm | — | 64 |
| Gikongoro | 22° | 13° | 153 mm | — | 64 |
| Muhanga | 24° | 14° | 132 mm | — | 64 |
| Butare | 24° | 14° | 140 mm | — | 64 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 13° | 146 mm | — | 63 |
| Byumba | 21° | 10° | 128 mm | — | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in March?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Byumba to 26° in Nyamata.