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Bumbogo

Bumbogo is a city in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,784 m above sea level. It has a population of about 112,899 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population112,899
Local time15:18
1.88° S, 30.15° EElevation 1,784 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bumbogoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month141mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bumbogo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

174 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Bumbogo

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct24°14°3.5 mm
Sat24 Oct22°13°15.1 mm
Sun25 Oct23°13°8.1 mm
Mon26 Oct23°14°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°14°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct24°14°12.2 mm
Fri30 Oct24°14°15.6 mm
Sat31 Oct21°14°2 mm

When to go to Bumbogo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575755545877826561565457
High24°24°24°23°23°23°24°24°24°24°23°23°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°13°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)83981321741202313387814115985
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Bumbogo

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

Monuments and museums in Bumbogo

All monuments

Outdoors around Bumbogo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kigali zoo for MoussaZoos
0.9 km
Kigali Golf ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
TR CompanionCamp sites
1.7 km
Bambino Super CityTheme parks
2 km
Umusambi VillageZoos
2.3 km
Ahera Forest FarmCamp sites
2.7 km

Nature around Bumbogo

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 Bumbogo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bumbogo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 128 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 147 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 142 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Bumbogo

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

Bumbogo from above

Getting to Bumbogo

Kigali International AirportKGL
9.9 km
Goma International AirportGOM
104 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
139 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
28 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
28 km

Places near Bumbogo

Places with a climate like Bumbogo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bumbogo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bumbogo.
What is the hottest month in Bumbogo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bumbogo?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bumbogo?
April is the wettest month with about 174 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.