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Northern Province, Rwanda

Bungwe

Bungwe is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,293 m above sea level. It has a population of about 16,322 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population16,322
Local time19:53
1.49° S, 29.97° EElevation 2,293 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bungweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month160mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bungwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month11°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 8 km

Weather in Bungwe

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°13°9.2 mm
Fri23 Oct22°12°8.3 mm
Sat24 Oct19°12°10.3 mm
Sun25 Oct19°12°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct20°13°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°12°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°6.8 mm

When to go to Bungwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452515673776057515154
High20°20°20°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°19°19°
Low11°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)9811216319816133205811516016896
Wet days1614232522971521232520

What's on in Bungwe

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

Monuments and museums in Bungwe

All monuments

Outdoors around Bungwe

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

Bird WatchtowerViewpoints
2.8 km
Boat Lake NyagafunzoViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Bungwe

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 Bungwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bungwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 126 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 116 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 149 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 139 km

Towns and villages around Bungwe

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

Bungwe from above

Getting to Bungwe

Kigali International AirportKGL
56 km
Goma International AirportGOM
84 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
92 km
Sharp IslandFerry port
23 km

Places near Bungwe

Places with a climate like Bungwe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bungwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bungwe.
What is the hottest month in Bungwe?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Bungwe?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bungwe?
November is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.