Western, Rwanda Weather

Western,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
25°C
77.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 854 hPa

Feel like: 26 °C

Temperature: 25°C

Cloud: 22%

Humidity: 57%

Wind: ESE - 13 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
15 Jan
24°C / 29°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Fri
16 Jan
23°C / 26°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sat
17 Jan
17°C / 25°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sun
18 Jan
15°C / 25°C
Drizzle
Mon
19 Jan
15°C / 25°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
22:00 PM
16° / 25°
16° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
57% 22 km/h
23:00 PM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
61% 19 km/h
00:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
63% 17 km/h
01:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
63% 16 km/h
02:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
63% 15 km/h
03:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
62% 14 km/h
04:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
62% 13 km/h
05:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
62% 12 km/h
06:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
62% 12 km/h
07:00 AM
18° / 26°
18° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
61% 12 km/h
08:00 AM
18° / 26°
18° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
60% 11 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.97°C
  • Average low 20.7°C
  • Hottest day 30°C (01 January 2026)
  • Coldest day 15°C (18 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 69.67%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 57 mm (27 December 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 30°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western in the coming days

Rainfall in Western in the coming days

Western Climate Summary

Western features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 20.39ºC (68.7ºF), which is about -0.05% lower than the national average for Rwanda. Annually, the city experiences approximately 297.34 millimeters (11.71 inches) of rainfall, spread across 309.74 rainy days, accounting for 84.86% of the year.

Longitude -2.07649
Latitude 29.3250347
Yearly high temperature 22.83ºC (73.09ºF)
Yearly low temperature 15.3ºC (59.54ºF)
Hottest month February 24.12ºC (75.42ºF)
Coldest month January 14.66ºC (58.39ºF)
Yearly precip 297.34mm (11.71in)
Days with rainfall 309.74 days (84.86%)
Driest month July (73.73%)
Wettest month October (82.07%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 23.72° / 14.66° 21.82 days
February 24.12° / 15.14° 23.45 days
March 23.4° / 15.2° 29.91 days
April 22.24° / 15.23° 29.55 days
May 21.72° / 15.54° 28.82 days
June 21.76° / 14.83° 25.27 days
July 22.71° / 14.92° 17.73 days
August 23.51° / 15.63° 19.09 days
September 23.32° / 16.15° 26.55 days
October 22.9° / 15.81° 29.91 days
November 22.2° / 15.49° 29.64 days
December 22.41° / 14.94° 28.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Western?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 24.12ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 14.66ºC).

2. What should I wear in Western today?

For today's very hot weather in Western, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top

Temperature

Early
20°C / 23°C
Morning
19°C / 27°C
Afternoon
16°C / 30°C
Evening
16°C / 26°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 454
  • CO 282
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 76
  • PM10 16
  • PM25 15
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,513

Sunrise / Sunset

04:05
16:18