Best Time to Visit Butare: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Butare: July, June, August.
- Best months for Butare: July, June, August.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, November, March.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 15°C | 72 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 26°C | 15°C | 68 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 25°C | 15°C | 91 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 24°C | 15°C | 107 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 24°C | 15°C | 47 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 25°C | 14°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 25°C | 14°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 26°C | 15°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 27°C | 15°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 25°C | 15°C | 84 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 96 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.2 |
| December | 25°C | 14°C | 82 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Butare?
The best months are July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Butare?
The wettest months are April, November, March.