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Western Province, Rwanda

Bihinga

Bihinga is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,579 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:19
1.59° S, 29.45° EElevation 2,579 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bihingaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month304mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bihinga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in March

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthApril

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

50 mm of rain

Weather in Bihinga

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Showers · wind 15 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct16°10°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°9.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°10°7.6 mm
Fri30 Oct15°10°10.7 mm
Sat31 Oct16°9°3.8 mm
Sun1 Nov14°7°6.7 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°8.1 mm
Tue3 Nov14°10°8.8 mm
Wed4 Nov16°10°3.5 mm

When to go to Bihinga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525350495163715854464650
High18°18°18°18°18°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°
Low9°9°9°10°10°9°8°9°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)1871942602582477450106220304266158
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Bihinga

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

Nature around Bihinga

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 Bihinga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bihinga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 146 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 60 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 100 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Bihinga

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

Places near Bihinga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bihinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bihinga.
What is the hottest month in Bihinga?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Bihinga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bihinga?
April is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.