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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Gatsilima

Gatsilima is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,588 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time07:27
1.42° S, 30.15° EElevation 1,588 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gatsilimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gatsilima at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Weather in Gatsilima

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°15°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct25°17°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°16°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°9.7 mm
Wed28 Oct24°17°4 mm
Thu29 Oct24°15°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°17°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct25°15°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov25°16°2.5 mm

When to go to Gatsilima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595857576176796260555558
High24°25°25°24°23°24°24°25°25°24°24°24°
Low15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°
Rain (mm)70801291611262717529413213981
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Gatsilima

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

Nature around Gatsilima

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 Gatsilima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gatsilima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 121 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 137 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 138 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Gatsilima

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

Places near Gatsilima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gatsilima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gatsilima.
What is the hottest month in Gatsilima?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Gatsilima?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gatsilima?
November is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.