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Kayonza District
Kayonza District
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Gihinga

Gihinga is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,474 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:23
1.93° S, 30.59° EElevation 1,474 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gihingaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Gihinga at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month17°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

147 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Gihinga

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°18°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct25°17°2 mm
Mon26 Oct27°16°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°4 mm
Wed28 Oct25°17°15.1 mm
Thu29 Oct24°16°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°9.8 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°4.5 mm
Mon2 Nov24°16°2.5 mm

When to go to Gihinga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565253576176775855545457
High25°26°26°25°25°26°27°27°27°26°25°25°
Low17°17°17°17°17°17°16°17°17°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)8183133147981810286211113484
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Gihinga

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

Nature around Gihinga

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 Gihinga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gihinga

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gihinga

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

Places near Gihinga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gihinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gihinga.
What is the hottest month in Gihinga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gihinga?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gihinga?
April is the wettest month with about 147 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.