worldweather29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–29°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Rwanda - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Rwanda range from 26° to 29°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 3 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Rwanda's cities today
Next days in Rwanda
today☁️
29°💧 0.3 mm
Sun☁️
27°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌤️
29°💧 1.2 mm
Tue☀️
29°💧 0.3 mm
Wed☁️
28°💧 0.2 mm
Thu☁️
27°💧 0.2 mm
Fri🌧️
27°💧 0.1 mm
Sat☁️
28°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Monday 7 Sept in Rwanda, the forecast high is 29°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 90% of similar days.
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–29°C
warmer than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–29°C
warmer than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–29°C
warmer than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 2007 (24°C) and the warmest was 1984 (30°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - higher than in 76% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Rwanda
Rwanda 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 19° at night · days with rain: 4
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
28°
around 17° at night · rain chance 47%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
27°
around 17° at night · rain chance 51%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Rwanda: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in September, and about 27° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Rwanda cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Kigali | 29℃ | 30℃ | 30℃ | 0.2 mm |
| ☁️ Butare | 29℃ | 28℃ | 27℃ | - |
| ☁️ Gisenyi | 26℃ | 29℃ | 28℃ | 0.4 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Rwanda
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️27°broken clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️29°a few clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️27°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️27°scattered clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️27°broken clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️26°moderate rain
Air quality and smog in Rwanda
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali | 21 | 22.2 | good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
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FAQ - Rwanda weather
What is the weather like in Rwanda today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 20° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Rwanda?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.