Rwanda
Rwanda in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Rwanda in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Rwanda in September?
- Nyamata is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in September; Byumba is the coolest at 22°C (71°F).
Warmest
28°
Nyamata
Coolest
22°
Byumba
Driest
56 mm
Rwamagana
Across Rwanda, September highs run from 22°C (71°F) (Byumba) to 28°C (82°F) (Nyamata). On average it is about as warm as August. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kigali, Kibungo, and Gisenyi.
Best places in Rwanda in September
75 
Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
27° / 15° 68 mm Sep
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78
Kibungo
Eastern Province · Rwanda
27° / 15° 57 mm Sep
74
Gisenyi
Western Province · Rwanda
26° / 14° 126 mm Sep
75
Gitarama
Southern Province · Rwanda
26° / 14° 84 mm Sep
76
Rwamagana
Eastern Province · Rwanda
27° / 15° 56 mm Sep
73
Kibuye
Western Province · Rwanda
25° / 14° 107 mm Sep
69
Ruhengeri
Northern Province · Rwanda
24° / 12° 134 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibungo | 27° | 15° | 57 mm | — | 78 |
| Nyanza | 25° | 13° | 76 mm | — | 77 |
| Butare | 26° | 14° | 83 mm | — | 77 |
| Rwamagana | 27° | 15° | 56 mm | — | 76 |
| Cyangugu | 25° | 14° | 113 mm | — | 76 |
| Gikongoro | 24° | 13° | 96 mm | — | 76 |
| Kigali | 27° | 15° | 68 mm | — | 75 |
| Gitarama | 26° | 14° | 84 mm | — | 75 |
| Muhanga | 25° | 14° | 92 mm | — | 75 |
| Shyorongi | 24° | 12° | 73 mm | — | 75 |
| Gisenyi | 26° | 14° | 126 mm | — | 74 |
| Kibuye | 25° | 14° | 107 mm | — | 73 |
| Byumba | 22° | 10° | 93 mm | — | 71 |
| Nyamata | 28° | 15° | 58 mm | — | 70 |
| Nyagatare | 27° | 14° | 73 mm | — | 70 |
| Ruhengeri | 24° | 12° | 134 mm | — | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Rwanda in September?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Byumba to 28° in Nyamata.