Climate Insights for Babab

Rutsiro District, Western Province, Rwanda

Hottest
February
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
December
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
November
415 mm rain16.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Babab is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2,700 mm of precipitation falls per year. Babab receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Babab sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Babab is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 106.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Babab receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Babab sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°FebMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 18°MarMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°AprMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°MayMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°JunMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°JulMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°AugMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°OctMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°NovMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°DecMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°F
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Babab has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Babab has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 67°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 194mmFebPrecipitation: 202mmMarPrecipitation: 365mmAprPrecipitation: 320mmMayPrecipitation: 168mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSepPrecipitation: 182mmOctPrecipitation: 318mmNovPrecipitation: 415mmDecPrecipitation: 331mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.6inFebPrecipitation: 8inMarPrecipitation: 14.4inAprPrecipitation: 12.6inMayPrecipitation: 6.6inJunPrecipitation: 3inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSepPrecipitation: 7.2inOctPrecipitation: 12.5inNovPrecipitation: 16.3inDecPrecipitation: 13in
Precipitation

Babab is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,700 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 225 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 415 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41 mm. That's 374 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Babab is a very wet location, receiving approximately 106.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 14.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Babab is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Babab is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr19°67°F
May19°67°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Babab is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Babab is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 70°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 63°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Babab based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Babab based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h3 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
318 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
415 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
331 mm13 in
0 cm0 in