Climate Insights for Bishya

Gisagara District, Southern Province, Rwanda

Hottest
August
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
June
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
April
184 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
February, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bishya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,122 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 184 mm of rainfall. Bishya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bishya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 44.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Bishya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 15°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°AugMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°F
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Bishya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bishya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 81°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 94mmMarPrecipitation: 137mmAprPrecipitation: 184mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSepPrecipitation: 70mmOctPrecipitation: 132mmNovPrecipitation: 141mmDecPrecipitation: 125mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 7.2inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 5.2inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inDecPrecipitation: 4.9in
Precipitation

Bishya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,122 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 184 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 174 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.Bishya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.9 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Bishya 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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bishya 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 September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr20°68°F
May20°69°F
Jun21°69°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Bishya is during February, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bishya is during February, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. 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 Bishya 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 Bishya 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
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
184 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in