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Western Province, Rwanda

Kijote

Kijote is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,378 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:22
1.62° S, 29.42° EElevation 2,378 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kijoteweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month323mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kijote at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in March

Coolest month10°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthApril

263 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

52 mm of rain

Weather in Kijote

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Showers · wind 10 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°12°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct16°12°16.4 mm
Sun25 Oct16°12°6.8 mm
Mon26 Oct16°12°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct14°12°5.1 mm
Wed28 Oct17°11°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct16°11°13.2 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°5.8 mm
Sat31 Oct15°11°5.4 mm

When to go to Kijote

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452515669776156505054
High19°19°19°19°19°18°18°19°19°19°18°18°
Low10°11°11°11°11°10°10°10°11°11°10°10°
Rain (mm)1982062712632517752111233323282170
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Kijote

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

Nature around Kijote

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 Kijote

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kijote

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 55 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 95 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 82 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Kijote

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

Places near Kijote

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kijote?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kijote.
What is the hottest month in Kijote?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Kijote?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kijote?
April is the wettest month with about 263 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.