| # | English | Kinyarwanda | Western Version | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Rainy Season | Umuhindo | Autumn | September – November |
| 2 | Short Dry Season | Urugaryi | Winter | December – February |
| 3 | Long Rainy Season | Itumba | Spring | March – May |
| 4 | Long Dry Season | Icyi (Impeshyi) | Summer | June – August |