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Northern Province, Rwanda

Nemba

Nemba is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,171 m above sea level. It has a population of about 21,401 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population21,401
Local time18:50
1.56° S, 29.86° EElevation 2,171 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nembaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month157mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nemba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

185 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 6.1 km

Weather in Nemba

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°16°11.5 mm
Fri23 Oct23°17°9.4 mm
Sat24 Oct19°16°13.4 mm
Sun25 Oct20°15°7.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct22°15°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct19°16°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°16°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°6.4 mm

When to go to Nemba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565553515568766057525255
High21°21°21°20°20°20°21°21°21°21°20°20°
Low12°12°12°13°13°12°12°13°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)10511415818515233205211315716394
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Nemba

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

Monuments and museums in Nemba

All monuments

Outdoors around Nemba

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
BGECamp sites
3.4 km
Boat Lake NyagafunzoViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Nemba

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 Nemba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nemba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 134 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 102 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 135 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 125 km

Towns and villages around Nemba

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

Nemba from above

Getting to Nemba

Kigali International AirportKGL
55 km
Goma International AirportGOM
71 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
96 km
Sharp IslandFerry port
30 km

Places near Nemba

Places with a climate like Nemba

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nemba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nemba.
What is the hottest month in Nemba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Nemba?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nemba?
April is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.