Gisenyi
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gisenyi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gisenyi are typically February, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), July the coldest (average low 17°C), and May the wettest (about 242 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9 | 16.8 | 111 | 10.2 |
| February | 23.2 | 17.3 | 96 | 10.2 |
| March | 23.1 | 17.3 | 174 | 10.0 |
| April | 22.8 | 17.3 | 218 | 9.9 |
| May | 22.9 | 17.3 | 242 | 10.8 |
| June | 22.8 | 16.7 | 109 | 11.2 |
| July | 23.0 | 16.5 | 63 | 11.0 |
| August | 23.5 | 16.7 | 65 | 10.9 |
| September | 23.5 | 16.8 | 93 | 10.6 |
| October | 23.2 | 16.9 | 152 | 10.2 |
| November | 22.6 | 16.9 | 172 | 10.0 |
| December | 22.6 | 16.8 | 179 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewGisenyi, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gisenyi took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gisenyi
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gisenyi
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gisenyi
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gisenyi
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gisenyi located and what are its coordinates?
Gisenyi is situated in Rwanda at geographic coordinates -1.7028, 29.2564 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gisenyi?
Gisenyi has a recorded population of approximately 172,357 and observes the Africa/Kigali time zone (RWF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gisenyi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gisenyi include rw, en-RW, fr-RW, sw, and the circulating currency is RWF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gisenyi?
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