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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rugarama

Rugarama is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,382 m above sea level. It has a population of about 49,442 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population49,442
Local time18:16
1.70° S, 30.43° EElevation 1,382 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rugaramaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month116mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rugarama at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

131 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

11 mm of rain

Weather in Rugarama

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct27°18°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct26°18°5.1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°17°2.6 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°10.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°17°6.1 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°3 mm
Mon2 Nov23°17°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov26°17°1.2 mm
Wed4 Nov27°18°
Thu5 Nov27°18°2 mm

When to go to Rugarama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565252576176775855545658
High26°27°27°26°25°26°27°27°27°26°25°25°
Low16°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°17°17°16°16°
Rain (mm)6474112131972111356811613074
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rugarama

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

Nature around Rugarama

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 Rugarama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rugarama

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rugarama

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

Places near Rugarama

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rugarama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rugarama.
What is the hottest month in Rugarama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Rugarama?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rugarama?
April is the wettest month with about 131 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.