Precipitation anomalies in Rwanda

Rwanda: Precipitation anomalies was -90.94 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-90.94 millimeters
Change on year
down 170.3%
World rank
139th
of 192 countries
All-time high
999.48 millimeters
in 1953
All-time low
-496.12 millimeters
in 1943
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Rwanda, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Rwanda is -90.94 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 170.3% on the previous year and down 425.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Rwanda peaked at 999.48 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -496.12 millimeters, in 1943.

That places Rwanda 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -137.97 millimeters -496.12 millimeters 313.45 millimeters 10
1950s 406.92 millimeters 122.48 millimeters 999.48 millimeters 10
1960s 403.54 millimeters 132.79 millimeters 767.33 millimeters 10
1970s 400.22 millimeters 167.89 millimeters 729.08 millimeters 10
1980s 293.97 millimeters 81.26 millimeters 493.83 millimeters 10
1990s 69.21 millimeters -206.67 millimeters 282.98 millimeters 10
2000s -88.13 millimeters -300.52 millimeters 216.68 millimeters 10
2010s 18.58 millimeters -228.07 millimeters 245.33 millimeters 10
2020s 95.48 millimeters -90.94 millimeters 285.31 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 136 United Kingdom -87.14 millimeters compare
  2. 137 Georgia -87.95 millimeters compare
  3. 138 Afghanistan -90.14 millimeters compare
  4. 140 Croatia -96.76 millimeters compare
  5. 141 Kenya -99.21 millimeters compare
  6. 142 Chad -100.66 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Rwanda?
Precipitation anomalies in Rwanda was -90.94 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 999.48 millimeters in 1953.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -496.12 millimeters in 1943.
How does Rwanda rank for precipitation anomalies?
Rwanda ranks 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 425.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.