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Ngoma District
Ngoma District
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Gashanda

Gashanda is a small town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,422 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,345 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,345
Local time22:06
2.18° S, 30.47° EElevation 1,422 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gashandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gashanda at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Gashanda

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°18°6.5 mm
Fri23 Oct26°17°9.7 mm
Sat24 Oct26°18°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct24°16°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct25°17°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct22°18°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°18°4 mm

When to go to Gashanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575353566176786255545658
High26°26°26°25°25°26°27°27°27°26°25°25°
Low17°17°17°17°17°17°16°17°17°17°16°16°
Rain (mm)878413016396159245510813788
Wet days1816252622861120242622

What's on in Gashanda

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

Nature around Gashanda

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 Gashanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gashanda

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gashanda

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

Places near Gashanda

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gashanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gashanda.
What is the hottest month in Gashanda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gashanda?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gashanda?
April is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.