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Kigali, Rwanda

Gatsata

Gatsata is a town in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,438 m above sea level. It has a population of about 46,262 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population46,262
Local time01:26
1.92° S, 30.04° EElevation 1,438 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gatsataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Gatsata 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 May

Wettest monthApril

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Gatsata

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°17°0.8 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°6.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°17°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°16°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°17°13.2 mm
Thu29 Oct26°16°11.3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°17°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°4.9 mm

When to go to Gatsata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555251545878795854525457
High26°27°26°25°25°25°26°27°27°26°25°25°
Low15°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)85971251691142112357713415283
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Gatsata

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

Monuments and museums in Gatsata

All monuments

Outdoors around Gatsata

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

Things to do
TRCompanion I B&BCamp sites
0.8 km
Kigali zoo for MoussaZoos
0.9 km
Kigali Golf ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
Mount KigaliMountain huts
1.2 km
TR CompanionCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Gatsata

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 Gatsata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gatsata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 116 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 134 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 130 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Gatsata

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

Gatsata from above

Getting to Gatsata

Kigali International AirportKGL
12 km
Goma International AirportGOM
94 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
139 km

Places near Gatsata

Places with a climate like Gatsata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gatsata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gatsata.
What is the hottest month in Gatsata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Gatsata?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gatsata?
April is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.