Climate
With much of the country lying at altitude, Rwanda enjoys a tropical highland climate. Temperatures vary considerably between locations, but vary little from month to month. Akagera is generally the warmest & the Virunga mountains the coolest. Average daily temperature in Kigali is 21°C (70°F).
Temperatures
Peak temperatures rarely exceed 30°C (86°F) in the day or drop below 15°C (59°F) at night.
Dry Season
June to mid-September, sees light cloud cover and occasional light rainfall. Roads and paths tend to be easier to navigate in this period.
Wet Season
There are two rainy seasons in a year, from mid-February to May and mid-September to mid-December.
Best known for: Gorilla tracking & primates
Lesser known for: Safaris, birdwatching, responsible tourism and adventure tourism
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Visit Rwanda contact information
Rwanda COVID Protocols
Rwanda COVID-19 Travel Protocols
Updated: 05 September 2022
Pre-Departure Requirements
- All tourists no longer need to present proof of being fully vaccinated to enter Rwanda. (Incoming travellers are encouraged to be fully vaccinated before their travel.)
- Pre Travel and Arrival testing no longer required for all travellers irrespective of vaccination status
On Arrival
- All tourists no longer need to present proof of being fully vaccinated to enter Rwanda. (Incoming travellers are encouraged to be fully vaccinated before their travel.)
- A PCR test is required for those visiting primates at Volcanoes, Nyungwe & Gishwati-Mukura NP. Rapid Antigen test is required for those visiting Akagera NP and all other activities.
On Departure
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Dependent on airline / transit point / final destination
Useful links and documents
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre *Best collective source of info*: Passenger Locator Form | Information for all Passengers arriving into Rwanda | COVID-19 Test & Results
- Passenger arrival / Departure details
- Info Note for arriving / departing passengers - 10 August 2022