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Southern Province, Rwanda

Kirega

Kirega is a locality in Southern Province, Rwanda, 1,375 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time11:15
1.99° S, 29.99° EElevation 1,375 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kiregaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Kirega at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Kirega

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Showers · wind 14 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct27°18°5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°16°2.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°18°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°4 mm
Wed28 Oct27°17°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°16°10.3 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°18°9.8 mm
Mon2 Nov25°17°4.9 mm

When to go to Kirega

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565253566171755755545658
High26°27°26°25°25°25°26°27°27°26°25°26°
Low15°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)7483107149991810296711412972
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Kirega

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

Nature around Kirega

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 Kirega

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kirega

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 110 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 126 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 122 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 116 km

Towns and villages around Kirega

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

Places near Kirega

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kirega?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kirega.
What is the hottest month in Kirega?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kirega?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kirega?
April is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.