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Northern Province, Rwanda

Ntarabana

Ntarabana is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,715 m above sea level. It has a population of about 24,748 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population24,748
Local time16:05
1.79° S, 30.10° EElevation 1,715 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Ntarabanaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ntarabana at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

158 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Ntarabana

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct25°16°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct25°15°6.6 mm
Thu29 Oct26°15°3.8 mm
Fri30 Oct25°15°9.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°15°7.7 mm
Sun1 Nov24°14°6.4 mm
Mon2 Nov22°14°9.6 mm
Tue3 Nov23°14°7.8 mm
Wed4 Nov23°15°
Thu5 Nov25°17°6.5 mm

When to go to Ntarabana

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605957566078826662575760
High24°24°24°23°23°23°24°25°24°24°23°23°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)80921241581122212377913214981
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Ntarabana

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

Outdoors around Ntarabana

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

Ahera Forest FarmCamp sites
2.7 km

Nature around Ntarabana

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 Ntarabana

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ntarabana

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 122 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 145 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 139 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Ntarabana

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

Ntarabana from above

Getting to Ntarabana

Kigali International AirportKGL
21 km
Goma International AirportGOM
96 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
127 km

Places near Ntarabana

Places with a climate like Ntarabana

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ntarabana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ntarabana.
What is the hottest month in Ntarabana?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Ntarabana?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ntarabana?
April is the wettest month with about 158 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.