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Northern Province, Rwanda

Ngoma

Ngoma is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,028 m above sea level. It has a population of about 12,703 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population12,703
Local time10:48
1.80° S, 30.00° EElevation 2,028 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Ngomaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month160mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ngoma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

197 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

15 mm of rain

Weather in Ngoma

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°14°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct23°14°10 mm
Sun25 Oct21°13°7.1 mm
Mon26 Oct22°14°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°13°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct21°13°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°13.7 mm

When to go to Ngoma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595755535776816460545458
High22°22°22°21°21°21°22°22°22°22°21°21°
Low12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°11°11°
Rain (mm)10612015419714026154496160178100
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Ngoma

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

Nature around Ngoma

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 Ngoma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ngoma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 111 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 134 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 128 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Ngoma

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

Ngoma from above

Getting to Ngoma

Kigali International AirportKGL
24 km
Goma International AirportGOM
86 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
125 km

Places near Ngoma

Places with a climate like Ngoma

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ngoma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ngoma.
What is the hottest month in Ngoma?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ngoma?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ngoma?
April is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.