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Gahini
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Gahini

Gahini is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,536 m above sea level. It has a population of about 46,009 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population46,009
Local time17:46
1.84° S, 30.48° EElevation 1,536 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gahiniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month112mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gahini at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

141 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Gahini

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°18°5 mm
Fri23 Oct28°17°5.5 mm
Sat24 Oct23°18°11.4 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°18°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°17°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°18°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°18°9.8 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°18°5.9 mm

When to go to Gahini

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565252545976775956545457
High25°26°26°25°25°25°26°27°26°25°25°25°
Low16°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°17°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)70781211411012010306311213076
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Gahini

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

Outdoors around Gahini

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

Discover Rwanda EcolodgeCamp sites
4.4 km

Nature around Gahini

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 Gahini

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gahini

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gahini

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

Gahini from above

Getting to Gahini

Kigali International AirportKGL
41 km
Goma International AirportGOM
140 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
152 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
9.3 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
9.4 km

Places near Gahini

Places with a climate like Gahini

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gahini?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gahini.
What is the hottest month in Gahini?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gahini?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gahini?
April is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.