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Northern Province, Rwanda

Karukungu

Karukungu is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,127 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:12
1.67° S, 29.73° EElevation 2,127 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Karukunguweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month160mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Karukungu 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

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Karukungu

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct22°13°13.7 mm
Sat31 Oct22°12°7.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°12.3 mm
Mon2 Nov22°13°21 mm
Tue3 Nov21°12°13.7 mm
Wed4 Nov21°12°2.9 mm
Thu5 Nov21°13°6.4 mm
Fri6 Nov21°13°9 mm
Sat7 Nov18°13°19.5 mm

When to go to Karukungu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452515568766057515155
High21°21°21°20°20°20°21°21°21°21°20°21°
Low12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)12313016017714434215010816015899
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Karukungu

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

Nature around Karukungu

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 Karukungu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Karukungu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 147 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 84 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 116 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Karukungu

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

Places near Karukungu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karukungu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karukungu.
What is the hottest month in Karukungu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Karukungu?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karukungu?
April is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.