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Northern Province, Rwanda

Gashaki

Gashaki is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,830 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,272 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population14,272
Local time17:53
1.54° S, 29.75° EElevation 1,830 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gashakiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month145mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gashaki at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

156 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 29 km

Weather in Gashaki

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°17°11.5 mm
Fri23 Oct25°18°9.4 mm
Sat24 Oct21°17°13.4 mm
Sun25 Oct21°16°7.9 mm
Mon26 Oct24°17°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct22°16°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct23°17°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°17°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct23°18°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°6.4 mm

When to go to Gashaki

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605957566072796461575760
High22°22°22°22°21°21°22°22°22°22°21°22°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°13°14°14°13°13°13°
Rain (mm)9910814115613332204810414514284
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Gashaki

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

Monuments and museums in Gashaki

All monuments

Outdoors around Gashaki

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

Red Rocks CampsiteCamp sites
1.5 km
Susa Gardens Resort CampsiteCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Gashaki

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 Gashaki

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gashaki

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 133 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 91 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 126 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Gashaki

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

Gashaki from above

Getting to Gashaki

Goma International AirportGOM
58 km
Kigali International AirportKGL
64 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
92 km

Places near Gashaki

Places with a climate like Gashaki

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gashaki?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gashaki.
What is the hottest month in Gashaki?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Gashaki?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gashaki?
April is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.