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Northern Province, Rwanda

Janja

Janja is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,767 m above sea level. It has a population of about 16,007 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population16,007
Local time21:22
1.68° S, 29.68° EElevation 1,767 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Janjaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month137mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Janja at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

141 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Weather in Janja

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°16°12.3 mm
Fri23 Oct26°15°6.2 mm
Sat24 Oct22°16°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct23°15°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct24°15°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct23°14°5.1 mm
Wed28 Oct24°15°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°15°17.1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°17°11.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°15°14.1 mm

When to go to Janja

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585755535769776260545558
High23°24°23°23°22°22°23°23°23°23°23°23°
Low14°14°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)1021071311411223018429113712981
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Janja

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

Outdoors around Janja

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

Red Rocks CampsiteCamp sites
1.5 km
View of Nyabarongo and Mukungwe riverViewpoints
2.2 km

Nature around Janja

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 Janja

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Janja

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 149 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 78 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 110 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Janja

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

Janja from above

Getting to Janja

Goma International AirportGOM
49 km
Kigali International AirportKGL
60 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
108 km

Places near Janja

Places with a climate like Janja

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Janja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Janja.
What is the hottest month in Janja?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Janja?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Janja?
April is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.