Climate Insights for Bugarama
Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda
Climate Overview
The climate in Bugarama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 536 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 110 mm of rainfall. Bugarama sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bugarama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 21.1 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Bugarama sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bugarama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 28°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bugarama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 82°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bugarama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 536 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4 mm. That's 106 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.Bugarama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.2 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
Bugarama 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 August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Bugarama 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 August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 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, 3mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bugarama is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 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 Bugarama is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 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 Bugarama 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 Bugarama 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.