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Kigali, Rwanda

Gikomero

Gikomero is a small town in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,729 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,630 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,630
Local time07:37
1.87° S, 30.21° EElevation 1,729 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gikomeroweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month151mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gikomero at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

183 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Gikomero

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°15°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct23°16°12 mm
Sun25 Oct24°16°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°15°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°4.1 mm
Wed28 Oct21°16°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°15°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°14°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct20°15°6.9 mm

When to go to Gikomero

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585756555978826561565558
High24°24°24°23°23°23°24°24°24°24°23°23°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)881031421831272514408315117092
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Gikomero

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

Monuments and museums in Gikomero

All monuments

Outdoors around Gikomero

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

BusanzaCamp sites
1.4 km
Bambino Super CityTheme parks
2 km
Umusambi VillageZoos
2.3 km
Ahera Forest FarmCamp sites
2.7 km

Nature around Gikomero

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 Gikomero

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gikomero

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 134 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 149 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 142 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 137 km

Towns and villages around Gikomero

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

Gikomero from above

Getting to Gikomero

Kigali International AirportKGL
13 km
Goma International AirportGOM
111 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
141 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
21 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
21 km

Places near Gikomero

Places with a climate like Gikomero

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gikomero?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gikomero.
What is the hottest month in Gikomero?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Gikomero?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gikomero?
April is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.