Climate Insights for Kivumu
Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda
Climate Overview
The climate in Kivumu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,228 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 188 mm of rainfall. Kivumu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kivumu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 48.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Kivumu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kivumu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kivumu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 77°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Kivumu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,228 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 188 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 180 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.Kivumu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.1 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
Kivumu 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 6km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kivumu 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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
The best time to visit Kivumu is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, November 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 Kivumu is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, November 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 Kivumu 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 Kivumu 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.