Climate Insights for Kibuye
Karongi district, Western Province, Rwanda
Climate Overview
The climate in Kibuye is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,760 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 275 mm of rainfall. Kibuye sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kibuye is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 69.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Kibuye sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kibuye has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kibuye has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 70°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kibuye is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,760 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 275 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 258 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.Kibuye is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 10.2 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
Kibuye 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 August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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.Kibuye 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 August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 Kibuye is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kibuye is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 66°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 Kibuye 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 Kibuye 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.