Southern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southern Province, Rwanda. Like most weather services, we show Southern Province at one spot: Gitarama, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 17°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–May, Oct–Nov
About Gitarama weather
Is it raining in Gitarama right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM (9.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gitarama this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 14–14°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gitarama lately?
In the past 7 days, Gitarama had 5 rainy days and 30.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gitarama?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Southern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southern Province is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in May to 27°C (80°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Southern Province?
April is the wettest month, with about 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Southern Province?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F).
Does Southern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gitarama), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Southern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitarama | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–27°C | 1,291 mm |
| Muhanga | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–27°C | 1,291 mm |
| Butare | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,269 mm |
| Nzega | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | 23–25°C | 1,508 mm |
| Nyanza | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,269 mm |
| Ruhango | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–27°C | 1,291 mm |
| Gikongoro | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | 23–25°C | 1,508 mm |
| Mugina | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–27°C | 1,291 mm |
| Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–27°C | 1,291 mm |