Gisenyi weather
At 10:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (67°F). Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Gisenyi sits 1461 m (4,794 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 Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
About Gisenyi weather
Is it raining in Gisenyi right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gisenyi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 17–19°. 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 Gisenyi lately?
In the past 7 days, Gisenyi had 7 rainy days and 37.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gisenyi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Gisenyi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gisenyi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gisenyi 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 21°C (69°F) in June to 22°C (72°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Gisenyi?
November is the wettest month, with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Gisenyi?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Gisenyi have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while 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