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Western Province, Rwanda

Gitwa

Gitwa is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,240 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:21
1.61° S, 29.59° EElevation 2,240 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gitwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month243mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gitwa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in March

Coolest month12°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

235 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

36 mm of rain

Weather in Gitwa

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°12°5.4 mm
Sun25 Oct18°12°7.1 mm
Mon26 Oct18°13°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°12°5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°12.2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°8.7 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°8.3 mm
Sun1 Nov16°12°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov15°12°11.2 mm

When to go to Gitwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452505467755955505054
High20°21°21°20°20°20°20°20°20°20°20°20°
Low11°11°11°12°12°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)155162214235230603679171243217130
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Gitwa

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

Nature around Gitwa

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 Gitwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gitwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 144 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 72 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 108 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Gitwa

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

Places near Gitwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gitwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gitwa.
What is the hottest month in Gitwa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Gitwa?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gitwa?
April is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.