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Ruhengeri in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (rainy).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Rwanda overall
Prices
Medium
Rwanda overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ruhengeri

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (rainy).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • RuhengeriHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Rwanda overall
Low
Prices · Rwanda overall
Medium

Rwanda overall: Rain eases late; some lodges discount.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ruhengeri, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 9

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (rainy).

January: Inside Ruhengeri's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.

Ruhengeri: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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