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Northern Province, Rwanda

Muko

Muko is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,666 m above sea level. It has a population of about 26,472 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population26,472
Local time17:35
1.55° S, 29.63° EElevation 1,666 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mukoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month178mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Muko 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

174 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

27 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 18 km

Weather in Muko

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°18°11.5 mm
Fri23 Oct26°19°9.4 mm
Sat24 Oct22°18°13.4 mm
Sun25 Oct22°17°7.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°18°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct22°18°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct24°18°6.4 mm

When to go to Muko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605956545869776259545559
High23°24°24°23°23°23°23°23°23°23°23°23°
Low14°15°15°15°15°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)11111915917416844276112917816295
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Muko

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

Monuments and museums in Muko

All monuments

Outdoors around Muko

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

Kinigi, Vulcanoes NPCamp sites
1.5 km
Susa Gardens Resort CampsiteCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Muko

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Muko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 136 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 79 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 116 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Muko

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

Muko from above

Getting to Muko

Goma International AirportGOM
45 km
Kigali International AirportKGL
73 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
93 km

Places near Muko

Places with a climate like Muko

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muko.
What is the hottest month in Muko?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Muko?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muko?
April is the wettest month with about 174 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.