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Kayonza
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Kayonza

Kayonza is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,605 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27,059. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population27,059
Local time08:23
1.95° S, 30.52° EElevation 1,605 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kayonzaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kayonza at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Kayonza

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Showers · wind 1 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°15°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°16°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct25°15°1 mm
Wed28 Oct25°17°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°16°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°16°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov21°16°1 mm
Mon2 Nov21°15°4.9 mm

When to go to Kayonza

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575655545978816259565457
High24°25°25°24°24°25°25°26°26°25°24°24°
Low16°16°16°16°16°16°15°16°16°16°16°15°
Rain (mm)78831291491001810285910913181
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Kayonza

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

Outdoors around Kayonza

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

Discover Rwanda EcolodgeCamp sites
4.4 km

Nature around Kayonza

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 Kayonza

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kayonza

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Kayonza

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

Kayonza from above

Getting to Kayonza

Kigali International AirportKGL
42 km
Goma International AirportGOM
146 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
165 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
17 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
18 km

Places near Kayonza

Places with a climate like Kayonza

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kayonza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kayonza.
What is the hottest month in Kayonza?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kayonza?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kayonza?
April is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.