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Northern Province, Rwanda

Akara

Akara is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,673 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:28
1.84° S, 29.88° EElevation 1,673 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Akaraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month110mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Akara at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

143 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

11 mm of rain

Weather in Akara

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct24°17°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct25°16°10 mm
Sun25 Oct24°16°7.1 mm
Mon26 Oct24°16°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct24°15°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct23°15°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct23°16°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct25°15°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°13.7 mm

When to go to Akara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605957545870786261565760
High24°25°24°24°23°23°24°25°25°24°24°24°
Low14°14°14°15°15°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)8492110143991911306811012274
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Akara

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

Nature around Akara

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 Akara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 97 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 120 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 114 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Akara

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

Places near Akara

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akara.
What is the hottest month in Akara?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Akara?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akara?
April is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.