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Rucu

Rucu is a locality in Bururi, Burundi, 1,901 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:14
3.80° S, 29.68° EElevation 1,901 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rucuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month178mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rucu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in September

Coolest month14°C

Average low in April

Wettest monthDecember

208 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

23 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 19 km

Weather in Rucu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct23°15°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov21°15°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov22°14°12.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°14°9.9 mm
Wed4 Nov22°14°3.8 mm
Thu5 Nov23°15°4.3 mm
Fri6 Nov21°15°4.4 mm
Sat7 Nov23°16°5.9 mm
Sun8 Nov20°14°11.7 mm
Mon9 Nov21°15°12.9 mm

When to go to Rucu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525252526092958877524850
High22°22°22°21°21°21°21°23°23°22°21°21°
Low14°14°15°14°14°14°13°14°15°15°14°14°
Rain (mm)24419222619112929233786178237208
Wet days24192524143257182626

What's on in Rucu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rucu

All monuments

Nature around Rucu

Nature in Burundi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Burundi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Rucu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 78 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 84 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 66 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Rucu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Rucu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rucu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rucu.
What is the hottest month in Rucu?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Rucu?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rucu?
December is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.