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Northern Province, Rwanda

Raro

Raro is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,224 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:37
1.58° S, 29.79° EElevation 2,224 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Raroweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month160mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Raro at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

180 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Raro

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°16°4.9 mm
Sat24 Oct20°15°10.9 mm
Sun25 Oct19°15°11.7 mm
Mon26 Oct20°16°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°14°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct19°14°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°15°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°14°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°7.3 mm

When to go to Raro

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545452515567756057505154
High20°21°21°20°19°19°20°21°21°20°20°20°
Low12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°11°11°
Rain (mm)11312216118014834215211416016396
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Raro

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

Nature around Raro

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Raro

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 136 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 94 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 127 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 118 km

Towns and villages around Raro

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

Places near Raro

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Raro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Raro.
What is the hottest month in Raro?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Raro?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Raro?
April is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.