Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre
Butare, Rwanda UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre is a memorial site in Gasaka, Rwanda, serving as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of four sites that make up the Memorial sites of the Genocide, alongside Nyamata, Gisozi, and Bisesero.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are June, July, and August, when rainfall is lowest. Precipitation increases significantly during the rest of the year, particularly in April and November, which see rain on about 26 days each. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs ranging between 22 °C and 24 °C and lows of 12 °C to 13 °C.
The memorial is located 82 km from Kigali. Travelers arriving by air can reach the site from Kigali International Airport, which is 83 km away, or Kirundo Airport in Burundi, located 59 km away. Visitors often combine a trip here with a visit to Nyungwe Forest, situated 33.5 km from the memorial. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Rwanda.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 18 °C on average. The wettest is April, with about 174 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 107 | 111 | 135 | 174 | 122 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 73 | 123 | 144 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
