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Northern Province, Rwanda

Gahinga

Gahinga is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,699 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:46
1.68° S, 29.67° EElevation 1,699 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gahingaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month141mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gahinga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

144 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

19 mm of rain

Weather in Gahinga

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct24°14°2.8 mm
Sun1 Nov23°15°6 mm
Mon2 Nov24°15°14.4 mm
Tue3 Nov22°15°11.9 mm
Wed4 Nov24°14°9.8 mm
Thu5 Nov24°15°6.7 mm
Fri6 Nov22°16°5.1 mm
Sat7 Nov22°16°13.8 mm
Sun8 Nov23°15°5.1 mm

When to go to Gahinga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score606058576072796462575760
High24°24°24°23°23°23°23°24°24°23°23°23°
Low14°15°15°15°15°14°14°15°15°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)1021071321441273219439414113082
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Gahinga

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

Nature around Gahinga

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 Gahinga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gahinga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 150 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 77 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 109 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Gahinga

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

Places near Gahinga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gahinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gahinga.
What is the hottest month in Gahinga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Gahinga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gahinga?
April is the wettest month with about 144 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.