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Northern Province, Rwanda

Bukuba

Bukuba is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,830 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:11
1.58° S, 29.70° EElevation 1,830 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bukubaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month146mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bukuba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Bukuba

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°17°11.5 mm
Fri23 Oct25°18°9.4 mm
Sat24 Oct21°17°13.4 mm
Sun25 Oct21°17°7.9 mm
Mon26 Oct24°17°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct23°17°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct24°17°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct21°17°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct24°18°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°6.4 mm

When to go to Bukuba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595856545870786260555659
High22°23°23°22°21°22°22°23°23°22°22°22°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°13°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)9910613815013433214810314613882
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Bukuba

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

Nature around Bukuba

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 Bukuba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bukuba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 138 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 84 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 119 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Bukuba

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

Places near Bukuba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bukuba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bukuba.
What is the hottest month in Bukuba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bukuba?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bukuba?
April is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.