When is the best time to go to Gisenyi?

When is the best time to go to Gisenyi? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gisenyi are January, June, July and August
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • On average, temperatures are cool throughout the year
  • The rainiest months are March, April, May, October and November


Annual weather in Gisenyi

For full information about the climate and weather in Gisenyi a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 67°F/76°F
6.7in
February 67°F/76°F
8.7in
March 67°F/76°F
14.7in
April 67°F/74°F
17.2in
May 65°F/72°F
15.2in
June 65°F/72°F
7.3in
July 65°F/74°F
3in
August 67°F/76°F
5.2in
September 68°F/76°F
12.1in
October 68°F/74°F
16.9in
November 67°F/74°F
16.9in
December 67°F/74°F
11.2in


Weather and climate in Gisenyi

Gisenyi enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gisenyi is 74°F (ranging from 72°F in may to 76°F in february). Annual rainfall is 135.2in, with a minimum of 3in in july and a maximum of 17.2in in april.
  • Between january and february the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains about 8.7in each month.
  • Between the months of march and may the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 72°F as maximum temperature in may and, in may, 21 days of rain are expected.
  • From june to september the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 76°F and, in september, 18 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 74°F and it rains about 58% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gisenyi

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gisenyi: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gisenyi

Find out when Gisenyi has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gisenyi

  • Very low season in Gisenyi
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March and May.
  • Low season in Gisenyi
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April, June, September, October and November.
  • High season in Gisenyi
    The number of visitors to Gisenyi is high in: July.
  • Peak season in Gisenyi
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gisenyi is during: August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Gisenyi month by month



Best time for low prices in Gisenyi

Average prices of hotels in Gisenyi month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gisenyi. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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