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Kinihira

Kinihira is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,794 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,145 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,145
Local time13:40
1.67° S, 29.95° EElevation 1,794 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kinihiraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month133mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kinihira at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Kinihira

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°15°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct23°15°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct22°15°12.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°7.3 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°13°11 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°6.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°6.3 mm
Tue3 Nov21°14°1.9 mm

When to go to Kinihira

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605956545870786260555659
High23°24°23°22°22°22°23°23°23°23°22°22°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)901001351641262514418813314582
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Kinihira

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

Outdoors around Kinihira

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

Bird WatchtowerViewpoints
2.8 km
Boat Lake NyagafunzoViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Kinihira

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 Kinihira

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kinihira

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 145 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 108 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 136 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 129 km

Towns and villages around Kinihira

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

Kinihira from above

Getting to Kinihira

Kigali International AirportKGL
39 km
Goma International AirportGOM
80 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
109 km

Places near Kinihira

Places with a climate like Kinihira

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kinihira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kinihira.
What is the hottest month in Kinihira?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Kinihira?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kinihira?
April is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.