Campaign Against Genocide Museum
The Campaign Against Genocide Museum is a memorial and museum located in the Kimihurura area of Kigali, Rwanda. Opened in 2017 by the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Rwanda. The site serves as a memorial to the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Planning a visit
The climate in Kigali features daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. The driest months are June, July, and August, with significantly less rainfall compared to the rest of the year. June and July see only 4 to 6 rainy days each, while the wettest months, such as April and November, experience rain on 26 to 27 days. Visiting during the drier season offers more consistent weather for exploring the area.
The museum is located in the Kimihurura district of Kigali, approximately 2 kilometers from the city center. Kigali International Airport is the nearest airport, situated about 5 kilometers away. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which is located 4.9 kilometers from the museum. The museum is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. An entrance fee is required for admission, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 21 °C on average. The wettest is April, with about 160 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 90 | 118 | 160 | 106 | 20 | 11 | 33 | 72 | 128 | 145 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
