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Northern Province, Rwanda

Mugunga

Mugunga is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,675 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,963 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,963
Local time19:22
1.70° S, 29.66° EElevation 1,675 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mugungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month147mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mugunga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Weather in Mugunga

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°17°12.3 mm
Fri23 Oct26°16°6.2 mm
Sat24 Oct22°16°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct23°15°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct25°15°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct24°14°5.1 mm
Wed28 Oct25°16°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°16°17.1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°17°11.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°14.1 mm

When to go to Mugunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score606058576172806562575760
High23°24°24°23°23°23°23°24°24°23°23°23°
Low14°14°14°15°15°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)1061101361501333320449714713586
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Mugunga

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

Nature around Mugunga

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 Mugunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mugunga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 75 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 107 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 98 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Mugunga

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

Places near Mugunga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mugunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mugunga.
What is the hottest month in Mugunga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Mugunga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mugunga?
April is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.