Gikongoro weather
At 10:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (8.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Gikongoro sits 1835 m (6,021 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 Gikongoro, Southern Province, Rwanda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 29%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (8.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
About Gikongoro weather
Is it raining in Gikongoro right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (8.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gikongoro this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–25° and lows of 13–15°. 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 Gikongoro lately?
In the past 7 days, Gikongoro had 6 rainy days and 36.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gikongoro?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Gikongoro weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gikongoro?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gikongoro is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in May to 25°C (77°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Gikongoro?
November is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gikongoro?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).
Does Gikongoro have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Jul 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