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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Akanyaru

Akanyaru is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,352 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:10
2.08° S, 30.02° EElevation 1,352 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Akanyaruweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Akanyaru at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

146 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 16 km

Weather in Akanyaru

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct28°17°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°17°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°18°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct26°17°11.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°3.1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°9.3 mm
Mon2 Nov24°17°2.7 mm
Tue3 Nov24°17°3.3 mm

When to go to Akanyaru

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555253576279816354535557
High26°27°26°25°25°26°26°27°27°26°26°26°
Low16°16°16°16°16°16°16°17°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)6877101146931710276010812367
Wet days1816252622861120242622

What's on in Akanyaru

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

Monuments and museums in Akanyaru

All monuments

Nature around Akanyaru

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Akanyaru

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akanyaru

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 115 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 127 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 125 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Akanyaru

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

Places near Akanyaru

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akanyaru?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akanyaru.
What is the hottest month in Akanyaru?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Akanyaru?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akanyaru?
April is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.