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Coko

Coko is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,875 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,942 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,942
Local time22:43
1.76° S, 29.83° EElevation 1,875 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Cokoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Coko at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Coko

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°15°13 mm
Fri23 Oct24°14°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct25°14°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct22°14°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°13°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°14°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°18.6 mm

When to go to Coko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575654525669776158535356
High22°23°22°21°21°21°22°23°23°22°21°22°
Low12°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°12°12°
Rain (mm)1051121361661212514388613214389
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Coko

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

Outdoors around Coko

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

View of Nyabarongo and Mukungwe riverViewpoints
2.2 km

Nature around Coko

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Coko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 92 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 119 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 112 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 104 km

Towns and villages around Coko

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

Coko from above

Getting to Coko

Kigali International AirportKGL
42 km
Goma International AirportGOM
66 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
117 km

Places near Coko

Places with a climate like Coko

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Coko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Coko.
What is the hottest month in Coko?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Coko?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Coko?
April is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.