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Northern Province, Rwanda

Nyankenke

Nyankenke is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,011 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27,183 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population27,183
Local time22:21
1.60° S, 30.01° EElevation 2,011 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nyankenkeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month158mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nyankenke 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

200 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Nyankenke

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct21°14°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct21°12°5.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°4.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°13°9.2 mm
Sat31 Oct21°12°9.4 mm
Sun1 Nov20°11°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov20°10°7.6 mm
Tue3 Nov20°11°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov20°12°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov21°13°3.7 mm

When to go to Nyankenke

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565553525676806358525255
High21°22°21°20°20°20°21°22°21°21°20°21°
Low12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°11°
Rain (mm)10011416320015731185310615817397
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Nyankenke

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

Monuments and museums in Nyankenke

All monuments

Outdoors around Nyankenke

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
Boat Lake NyagafunzoViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Nyankenke

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 Nyankenke

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nyankenke

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 139 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 116 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 145 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 137 km

Towns and villages around Nyankenke

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

Nyankenke from above

Getting to Nyankenke

Kigali International AirportKGL
43 km
Goma International AirportGOM
86 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
104 km

Places near Nyankenke

Places with a climate like Nyankenke

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nyankenke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nyankenke.
What is the hottest month in Nyankenke?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Nyankenke?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nyankenke?
April is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.