What is the average rainfall a year in Rwanda?

Rwanda's climate is varied due to its differences in altitude. There are two rainy seasons, with short rains falling between September and November and long rains falling between March and May. The capital city of Kigali, located in the central part of the country, receives an average of 1000 millimeters (39 inches) of rainfall per year. The western and north-western parts of the country receive the highest rainfall, with some areas receiving over 2000 millimeters (78 inches) annually. The eastern and south-eastern parts of the country receive the least rainfall, with some areas receiving less than 500 millimeters (19 inches) annually.