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Kigali, Rwanda

Gisozi

Gisozi is a town in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,554 m above sea level. It has a population of about 75,611 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population75,611
Local time17:17
1.92° S, 30.06° EElevation 1,554 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gisoziweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gisozi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in September

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Gisozi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct27°17°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct26°17°4.1 mm
Thu29 Oct27°16°6.3 mm
Fri30 Oct26°16°12.3 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°8.7 mm
Sun1 Nov25°15°3.9 mm
Mon2 Nov23°16°4.4 mm
Tue3 Nov24°16°4.4 mm
Wed4 Nov24°16°
Thu5 Nov27°17°3.7 mm

When to go to Gisozi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595556576179826258575760
High25°26°26°25°24°25°25°26°26°25°25°25°
Low15°15°15°15°15°15°15°16°15°15°15°14°
Rain (mm)84961241681132112357713415182
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Gisozi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Gisozi

All monuments

Outdoors around Gisozi

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
TRCompanion I B&BCamp sites
0.8 km
Kigali zoo for MoussaZoos
0.9 km
Kigali Golf ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
Mount KigaliMountain huts
1.2 km
TR CompanionCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Gisozi

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gisozi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gisozi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 117 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 135 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 131 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Gisozi

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Gisozi from above

Getting to Gisozi

Kigali International AirportKGL
11 km
Goma International AirportGOM
95 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
139 km

Places near Gisozi

Places with a climate like Gisozi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gisozi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gisozi.
What is the hottest month in Gisozi?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Gisozi?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gisozi?
April is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.