November weather forecast
Rwanda

November in Rwanda marks the peak of the short rainy season. The weather pattern in Kigali, given its central location and typical altitude, is an accurate representation of the overall climatic conditions in the country. While the month sees a high amount of rainfall, temperatures remain warm.

Temperatures in November are similar to those experienced in October, generally fluctuating between 18°C (64.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). Despite the persistent rain, the warm climate aids in maintaining the vibrancy of Rwanda's lush landscapes.

November witnesses a slight decrease in rainfall from October, with the average precipitation around 100mm (3.94"). This reduction signals the end of the short rainy season and the transition towards the drier month of December. Similar to October, the rain often falls in the form of heavy afternoon and evening showers, with mornings being relatively clear and dry.

Compared to October, November is slightly drier but still significantly wetter than the following month of December. Visitors during this month should be prepared for regular rainfall but can still enjoy Rwanda's natural beauty, especially during the clearer morning hours. The predictability of the rainfall pattern also allows for planning outdoor activities with minimal disruption.

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• Kigali - November »
  The penultimate month of the year, November, brings the second highest rainfall in Kigali, with a total of 113mm (4.45"). In Kigali in November, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 113mm (4.45") of accumulated precipitation.
• Butare - November »
  In Butare in November, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 152mm (5.98") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of November in Butare sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:50.
• Gitarama - November »
  November in Gitarama, Rwanda holds the unique distinction of having the highest rainfall volume second to April, measuring a substantial 184mm (7.24"), spread across 29.2 days. In Gitarama, in November, during 29.2 rainfall days, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cyangugu - November »
  On the first day of November in Cyangugu, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:54. As Cyangugu welcomes November, the average high-temperature records at a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month.
• Rwamagana - November »
  In Rwamagana in November, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 184mm (7.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Rwamagana, in November, during 29.2 rainfall days, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nyagatare - November »
  January through March, May through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Nyagatare, Rwanda. January through March, May through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Nyagatare.
• Gatsibo - November »
  In Gatsibo, Rwanda, during November, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of precipitation. On the last day of November, in Gatsibo, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:53 CAT.
• Nyamagabe - November »
  In Nyamagabe, Rwanda, in November, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 152mm (5.98") of accumulated precipitation. As Nyamagabe, Rwanda moves into November, the weather continues its wet and cold trajectory.
• Rutsiro - November »
  In Rutsiro, during November, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 169mm (6.65") of precipitation. The trend of high rainfall continues in Rutsiro from October to November, with the latter receiving an aggregate rainfall of 169mm (6.65") across 27.6 days.