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Western Province, Rwanda

Gihorwe

Gihorwe is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,531 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:27
1.58° S, 29.41° EElevation 2,531 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gihorweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month334mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gihorwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in March

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthApril

266 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

57 mm of rain

Weather in Gihorwe

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct15°11°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct16°11°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°11°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct16°10°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct15°9°4.8 mm
Sun1 Nov14°8°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°4.9 mm

When to go to Gihorwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545351505465745954484853
High18°19°19°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°
Low10°10°10°10°10°9°9°10°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)1922022742662578257119248334289168
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Gihorwe

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

Nature around Gihorwe

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 Gihorwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gihorwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 146 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 57 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 98 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Gihorwe

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

Places near Gihorwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gihorwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gihorwe.
What is the hottest month in Gihorwe?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Gihorwe?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gihorwe?
April is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.