Southern Province, Rwanda
Nkwali
Nkwali is a locality in Southern Province, Rwanda, 1,486 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:58
1.87° S, 29.82° EElevation 1,486 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month103mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Nkwali at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:41 · 17:5012 h 10 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:23Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in May
Wettest monthApril
135 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
11 mm of rain
Weather in Nkwali
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%
Today24 Oct27°16°3.3 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°16°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct23°16°19.1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°15°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct22°15°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°15°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov24°15°11.3 mm
When to go to Nkwali
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 60 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 60 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 88 | 103 | 135 | 96 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 66 | 103 | 112 | 71 |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
What's on in Nkwali
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Nkwali
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Nkwali
Earthquakes around Nkwali
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195021magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record14within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 91 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 113 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 107 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 100 km
Towns and villages around Nkwali
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cubi-Gitwa1.6 kmMarenga2.6 kmKabana3.1 kmRugaragara3.3 kmKibuye3.4 kmGasamba3.5 kmRuheka4.2 kmMunini4.2 kmGasasa4.3 kmKayonza4.4 kmNyabubare4.9 kmKayenzi5.2 kmKirwa-Gitwa5.2 kmRugoma5.3 kmMuza5.4 kmKirwa5.4 kmMwaro5.5 kmRemera5.6 kmKigunga5.9 kmGasharu5.9 kmMara6 kmNyarurama6.1 kmBuhurura6.5 kmNyamirembe6.5 kmKajevuba Trading Centre6.6 kmBubazi6.6 kmGaji6.6 kmBugarama6.9 kmRuhimbi7 kmKagarama7.2 kmRuhimbi Trading Centre7.3 kmKabere7.4 kmNyarurembo7.4 kmRaro7.6 kmGashenyi7.6 kmKavumu7.8 kmEglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO7.9 kmInyuma ya Giko7.9 kmFamilles MUGENZI Benedigito et Fils8.1 kmNgamba8.1 kmFamille Evariste NGIRABATWARE8.1 kmFamille KAYIRANGA Evariste8.1 kmNyabikoni8.1 kmRwezamenyo8.2 kmMU GAHINGA Village8.2 kmKarangara8.2 kmFamily Venuste MUDAHERANWA8.3 kmFamily BIHOYIKI Théogène8.3 kmFamily Bernard RUDAHUNGA (former residence)8.3 kmFamily NZAJYIBWAMI Paul8.4 kmRebe8.4 kmfamily Jean BIZURU8.4 kmfamily Didace-Janvière-MUGANAJAMBO8.5 kmFamily JAMBO Jean Claude (Former Residence)8.5 kmFamily BIZIMANA Silas8.5 kmKagobore8.6 kmFamily RUDAHUNGA Bernard8.6 kmMasogwe8.6 kmRubare8.7 kmKajagari Trading Centre8.8 kmGiko8.9 kmNyarunyinya8.9 kmMuganza8.9 kmByerwa9.1 kmNkoto9.1 kmRuhozankanda9.1 kmBunyonga9.2 kmKazirabonde9.3 kmKirambo9.4 kmMare9.4 kmNyamurambanya9.6 kmGahungeri9.8 kmGisenyi9.8 kmMucyamo9.9 kmGatagara10 kmRwishwima10 kmCyanika10 kmMunoga10 kmKabere11 kmKamatongo11 km
Places near Nkwali
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nkwali?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nkwali.
What is the hottest month in Nkwali?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Nkwali?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nkwali?
April is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.