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Exploring Butare

The city of Butare has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Butare include:

• Nyungwe Forest National Park
• Kitabi Tea Factory
• Nguba Market

When is the Best Time to Explore Butare?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Butare, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Butare are typically August and September, whereas the coldest months are usually January and June. The months with the most rain are April and November, whereas July and June have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 24°C and at night it is 15°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 359 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 373 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 97 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 24°C and 15°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 602 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Butare is 1431 mm.