Rwanda is just south of the equator, but it has a pretty cool climate. The weather is cool because it lies on a high plateau along the western edge of the Great Rift Valley. It tends to be warmer in the east and cooler in the northwest of the country. The average annual temperature is 66° F( 19°C). Rain falls mostly from February to May and September to December.

When planning a trip to Rwanda, you should pack capris, pants, long dresses, long skirts, t-shirts, and sandals or tennis shoes in the summer. But in the winter, you should pack thin jackets, pants long skirts, long dresses, and closed-toe shoes.