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Kimironko

Kimironko is a town in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,479 m above sea level. It has a population of about 61,733 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population61,733
Local time03:01
1.93° S, 30.13° EElevation 1,479 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kimironkoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month118mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kimironko at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

145 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Kimironko

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct25°15°9.3 mm
Mon26 Oct25°15°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°15°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct26°17°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°16°12.8 mm
Sat31 Oct20°17°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov23°16°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov22°16°4.4 mm

When to go to Kimironko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575353556078806057555759
High26°26°26°25°25°25°26°26°26°26°25°25°
Low15°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)7182108145971810306511813371
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Kimironko

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

Monuments and museums in Kimironko

All monuments

Outdoors around Kimironko

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

Things to do
TRCompanion I B&BCamp sites
0.8 km
Kigali zoo for MoussaZoos
0.9 km
Kigali Golf ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
Mount KigaliMountain huts
1.2 km
TR CompanionCamp sites
1.7 km
Bambino Super CityTheme parks
2 km

Nature around Kimironko

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 Kimironko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kimironko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 125 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 143 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 139 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Kimironko

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

Kimironko from above

Getting to Kimironko

Kigali International AirportKGL
4.3 km
Goma International AirportGOM
104 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
143 km

Places near Kimironko

Places with a climate like Kimironko

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kimironko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kimironko.
What is the hottest month in Kimironko?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kimironko?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kimironko?
April is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.