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Northern Province, Rwanda

Kanshenge

Kanshenge is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,236 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:40
1.58° S, 29.80° EElevation 2,236 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kanshengeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month162mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kanshenge at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

184 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Kanshenge

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct20°16°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°15°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct23°15°5.8 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°11.4 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°8.2 mm
Sun1 Nov21°13°6.1 mm
Mon2 Nov18°14°8.8 mm
Tue3 Nov17°14°9.3 mm
Wed4 Nov18°14°6.1 mm
Thu5 Nov21°15°8 mm

When to go to Kanshenge

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452515568756057505154
High20°21°20°20°19°19°20°21°20°20°20°20°
Low11°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°11°11°
Rain (mm)11312216318415134215411616216597
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Kanshenge

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

Nature around Kanshenge

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 Kanshenge

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kanshenge

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 136 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 95 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 129 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Kanshenge

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

Places near Kanshenge

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kanshenge?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kanshenge.
What is the hottest month in Kanshenge?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Kanshenge?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kanshenge?
April is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.