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Western Province, Rwanda

Nkelima

Nkelima is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,130 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:03
1.68° S, 29.59° EElevation 2,130 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nkelimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month222mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nkelima at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

219 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

31 mm of rain

Weather in Nkelima

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 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°15°7.3 mm
Sat24 Oct22°15°12.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°15°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct21°15°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°15°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct20°13°10.2 mm
Thu29 Oct20°15°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°10.2 mm

When to go to Nkelima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565553505468756056505154
High22°22°22°22°21°21°21°22°22°22°21°21°
Low12°12°12°13°13°12°12°13°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)148153196219207533169150222198123
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Nkelima

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

Nature around Nkelima

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 Nkelima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nkelima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 69 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 103 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 93 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Nkelima

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

Places near Nkelima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nkelima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nkelima.
What is the hottest month in Nkelima?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Nkelima?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nkelima?
April is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.