Climate Insights for Birambo
Karongi district, Western Province, Rwanda
Climate Overview
The climate in Birambo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,679 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 234 mm of rainfall. Birambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Birambo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 66.1 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Birambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Birambo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Birambo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 67°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Birambo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,679 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 234 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 217 mm less than April, 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.Birambo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.2 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.5 in less than April, 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
Birambo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Birambo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Birambo is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Birambo is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 57°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 Birambo 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 Birambo 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.