Butare weather
At 10:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Butare sits 1765 m (5,791 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Butare, Southern Province, Rwanda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 30%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov
About Butare weather
Is it raining in Butare right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Butare this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 14–15°. 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 Butare lately?
In the past 7 days, Butare had 6 rainy days and 25.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Butare?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Butare weather by month
When is the best time to visit Butare?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Butare is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (76°F) in May to 28°C (82°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Butare?
November is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Butare?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does Butare 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months