Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
Butare is usually most comfortable in July and August. Typical daytime highs range from 75–79°F across the year. Rain varies by season.

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
It rains on most days. About 21 wet days, more than in most months.
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
In November, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 59°.
Overcast skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77 | 58 | 2.8 | 15 | 10.7 | 72 |
| Feb | 78 | 58 | 2.7 | 15 | 10.6 | 71 |
| Mar | 77 | 58 | 3.6 | 19 | 10.6 | 75 |
| Apr | 75 | 58 | 4.2 | 22 | 10.2 | 79 |
| May | 75 | 58 | 1.9 | 12 | 10.8 | 74 |
| Jun | 76 | 57 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.5 | 62 |
| Jul | 77 | 56 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.2 | 53 |
| Aug | 79 | 59 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.3 | 53 |
| Sep | 79 | 59 | 1.2 | 8 | 10.9 | 61 |
| Oct | 77 | 59 | 3.3 | 17 | 10.3 | 70 |
| Nov | 75 | 58 | 3.8 | 21 | 10.0 | 77 |
| Dec | 75 | 57 | 3.2 | 17 | 10.6 | 75 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Butare with Kuala Lumpur.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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