
Gishwati Forest
- Annual mean
- 17.5 °C
- Warmest month
- March
- Wettest month
- November
Twelve month average temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight measurements for Rwanda
Review long-term climate normals for Gishwati-Mukura National Park, derived from NASA POWER measurements spanning 1991 to 2020. This data provides a detailed monthly breakdown of average temperature, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These statistics characterize the annual atmospheric patterns at this specific high elevation location without accounting for broader microclimates or current weather variations.

Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Track long-term temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 °C11.9° to 24.5° | 4.2 mm/day | 78.5% | 2 m/s | 12.1 hours |
| February | 18.1 °C12.3° to 25.3° | 4.4 mm/day | 75.5% | 2 m/s | 12.1 hours |
| March | 18.2 °C12.5° to 25.3° | 6.1 mm/day | 77.4% | 2 m/s | 12 hours |
| April | 17.6 °C12.2° to 24.3° | 5.5 mm/day | 81.9% | 2.1 m/s | 12 hours |
| May | 17.2 °C11.5° to 23.3° | 4.5 mm/day | 82.6% | 2.4 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| June | 16.8 °C10.6° to 23.1° | 2 mm/day | 76.2% | 2.4 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| July | 16.9 °C9.7° to 23.5° | 1.2 mm/day | 69.2% | 2.4 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| August | 17.6 °C10.5° to 24.4° | 2.5 mm/day | 68.3% | 2.4 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| September | 17.9 °C11.8° to 24.8° | 4.1 mm/day | 72.4% | 2.2 m/s | 12 hours |
| October | 17.5 °C12.1° to 24.6° | 5.3 mm/day | 78.3% | 2.1 m/s | 12 hours |
| November | 17.3 °C12.4° to 23.9° | 6.7 mm/day | 81.2% | 2 m/s | 12.1 hours |
| December | 17.3 °C11.9° to 24° | 4.7 mm/day | 80.7% | 2 m/s | 12.1 hours |
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
Comparing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.
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Deepen your understanding of Gishwati-Mukura National Park by examining its mapped terrain and its specific protected landscape identity within Rwanda's western highlands. Further exploration reveals the park's ecological significance and its contribution to the Albertine Rift's unique geography, providing valuable context for protected area discovery.