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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Gikagata

Gikagata is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,488 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time01:58
1.38° S, 30.18° EElevation 1,488 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gikagataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month124mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Gikagata at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

130 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Weather in Gikagata

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct27°16°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct27°18°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°9.7 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°4 mm
Thu29 Oct25°16°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct27°18°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°2.5 mm

When to go to Gikagata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585453576277775957555759
High26°26°26°25°25°25°26°26°26°25°25°25°
Low16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)64741201491162517498912413076
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Gikagata

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

Nature around Gikagata

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 Gikagata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gikagata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 118 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 142 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 142 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Gikagata

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

Places near Gikagata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gikagata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gikagata.
What is the hottest month in Gikagata?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Gikagata?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gikagata?
November is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.