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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rigimbu

Rigimbu is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,760 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:44
1.59° S, 29.72° EElevation 1,760 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rigimbuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month141mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rigimbu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Weather in Rigimbu

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°18°4.9 mm
Sat24 Oct23°17°10.9 mm
Sun25 Oct22°17°11.7 mm
Mon26 Oct23°18°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°17°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct21°16°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°17°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct25°17°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°7.3 mm

When to go to Rigimbu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595857555970786360565659
High22°23°23°22°22°22°22°23°23°22°22°22°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)991061371491293120469914113782
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rigimbu

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

Nature around Rigimbu

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 Rigimbu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rigimbu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 138 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 86 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 120 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Rigimbu

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

Places near Rigimbu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rigimbu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rigimbu.
What is the hottest month in Rigimbu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rigimbu?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rigimbu?
April is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.