Rwanda in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Rwanda in december 2026
In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Rwanda. These datas are statistics for the month of december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Kigali
tolerable weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
68°F
Partly Cloudy
38% of time
37%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Moderate rain at times
50% of time
20%
19%
11%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
27%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
61°F
31%
30%
17%
17%
Where to go in Rwanda in december?
Where to go in Rwanda in december: destination map
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Where to go in each region in december?
| Central of Rwanda (Kigali...) | 79°F | 15 days | tolerable weather |
| Eastern Province (Kibungo, Akagera National Park...) | 79°F | 15 days | tolerable weather |
| Northern Province (Ruhengeri...) | 65°F | 23 days | bad weather |
| Southern Province (Butare...) | 74°F | 21 days | bad weather |
| Western Province (Kivu Lake, Gisenyi...) | 74°F | 17 days | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Rwanda in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Rwanda in december ranges from tolerable to bad depending on the region and city.
The month of december is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Rwanda. The climate in Gisenyi, Ruhengeri, Butare, Akagera National Park, Kibungo, Kivu Lake and Kigali and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Rwanda in december
Climate in Kigali in december
In december, the mean temperature in Kigali is 74°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 68°F). The climate comfortable around this city in december. With 9.2in over 15 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Akagera National Park in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Akagera National Park is 74°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 68°F). The climate pleasant here in this month. With 9.2in over 15 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Butare in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Butare is 70°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate pleasant around this city in this month. With 12.8in over 21 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your trip. So remember to pack Rain coats.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 12.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (69%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 12:16 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Gisenyi in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 67°F (for an average temperature of 70°F). The climate pleasant in this location in the month of december. With 10.6in over 17 days, the weather is rather to rain during your vacations. So remember to pack Rain coats.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (54%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 12:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kibungo in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Kibungo is 74°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 68°F). The climate nice here in the month of december. With 9.2in over 15 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:15 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Rwanda in december
| Kigali in december | tolerable weather |
| Akagera National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Butare in december | bad weather |
| Gisenyi in december | tolerable weather |
| Kibungo in december | tolerable weather |
| Kivu Lake in december | tolerable weather |
| Ruhengeri in december | bad weather |
Weather data for Rwanda in december:
Weather data for Rwanda in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rwanda. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rwanda can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Rwanda.