Climate Insights for Byumba

Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda

Hottest
August
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
December
14°C low58°F low
Wettest
April
251 mm rain9.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Byumba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 251 mm of rainfall. Byumba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Byumba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 60.6 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 9.9 in of rainfall. Byumba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°DecMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°F
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Byumba 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.Byumba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°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 58°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 124mmFebPrecipitation: 133mmMarPrecipitation: 198mmAprPrecipitation: 251mmMayPrecipitation: 122mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 12mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSepPrecipitation: 108mmOctPrecipitation: 156mmNovPrecipitation: 197mmDecPrecipitation: 158mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.9inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inAprPrecipitation: 9.9inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inOctPrecipitation: 6.1inNovPrecipitation: 7.8inDecPrecipitation: 6.2in
Precipitation

Byumba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 251 mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 239 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.Byumba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.9 in of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 9.4 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/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: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Byumba 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 March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Byumba 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr18°65°F
May19°66°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct19°65°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Byumba 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 31 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 Byumba 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 1.2 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 58°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 Byumba 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 Byumba 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
15 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
251 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in