WEATHER in RWANDA

• Daytime temperatures are generally warm so light clothing and sun protection are recommended 
• Evenings are cool, so pack a sweater or jacket 
• Rain is always a possibility; water resistant shoes and jackets are recommended 
• Pants and long sleeves are ideal to protect from sun and mosquitos 

Flip-flops are not generally accepted footwear in Rwanda. Considered unhygienic because they do not cover vulnerable parts of the foot, many believe that flip-flops spread germs and dirt onto others, (especially those walking behind you). While not suitable for public, flip-flops are acceptable footwear in bathrooms/showers, pools and beaches. 

• Rwandan men typically wear pants, although shorts are acceptable 
• Shirts must be worn at all times, including outdoor exercise