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Western Province, Rwanda

Mataba

Mataba is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 1,453 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:03
1.70° S, 29.63° EElevation 1,453 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matabaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month177mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mataba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

179 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

24 mm of rain

Weather in Mataba

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°16°3.3 mm
Sun25 Oct25°16°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°16°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct25°16°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct23°16°19.1 mm
Thu29 Oct25°15°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct25°15°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov24°16°11.3 mm

When to go to Mataba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605957555870786360565660
High24°25°25°24°24°24°24°25°25°24°24°24°
Low15°15°15°16°16°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°
Rain (mm)123127159179164412453117177160100
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Mataba

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

Nature around Mataba

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 Mataba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mataba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 72 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 104 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 95 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Mataba

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

Places near Mataba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mataba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mataba.
What is the hottest month in Mataba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Mataba?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mataba?
April is the wettest month with about 179 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.