Decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda
Rwanda: Decadal average surface temperature was 19.73 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda, 1940–2010
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 19.73 °C for decadal average surface temperature in 2010. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda peaked at 19.73 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.35 °C, in 1960.
Rwanda ranks 118th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 18.79 °C | — |
| 1950 | 18.48 °C | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 18.35 °C | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 18.4 °C | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 18.97 °C | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 19.09 °C | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 19.29 °C | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 19.73 °C | +2.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 19.73 °C is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.88 °C, 76% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 19.73 °C is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.23 °C, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 18.79 °C | 18.79 °C | 18.79 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 18.48 °C | 18.48 °C | 18.48 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 18.35 °C | 18.35 °C | 18.35 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 18.4 °C | 18.4 °C | 18.4 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 18.97 °C | 18.97 °C | 18.97 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 19.09 °C | 19.09 °C | 19.09 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 19.29 °C | 19.29 °C | 19.29 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 19.73 °C | 19.73 °C | 19.73 °C | 1 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Rwanda was 19.73 °C in 2010, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 19.73 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.35 °C in 1960.
- How does Rwanda rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Rwanda ranks 118th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Decadal average surface temperature. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Temperature of the air measured 2 meters above the ground, encompassing land, sea, and in-land water surfaces.