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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rubaya

Rubaya is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,164 m above sea level. It has a population of about 12,044 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population12,044
Local time11:38
1.47° S, 30.00° EElevation 2,164 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rubayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month148mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rubaya at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

155 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Rubaya

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°14°4.6 mm
Sat24 Oct21°14°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°14°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct19°14°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°14°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct21°13°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°3.9 mm

When to go to Rubaya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575654545874786159535356
High21°22°22°21°21°21°21°22°22°21°21°21°
Low13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°12°12°
Rain (mm)879914818414930195510714815589
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Rubaya

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

Monuments and museums in Rubaya

All monuments

Outdoors around Rubaya

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 Rubaya

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 Rubaya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rubaya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 124 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 120 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 143 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Rubaya

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

Rubaya from above

Getting to Rubaya

Kigali International AirportKGL
57 km
Goma International AirportGOM
88 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
91 km
Sharp IslandFerry port
22 km

Places near Rubaya

Places with a climate like Rubaya

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rubaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rubaya.
What is the hottest month in Rubaya?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Rubaya?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rubaya?
November is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.