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Southern Province, Rwanda

Rugoma

Rugoma is a locality in Southern Province, Rwanda, 1,616 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:05
1.90° S, 29.85° EElevation 1,616 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rugomaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rugoma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in September

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

11 mm of rain

Weather in Rugoma

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct25°15°2.7 mm
Sun1 Nov24°15°1.8 mm
Mon2 Nov24°14°8.7 mm
Tue3 Nov24°15°7.3 mm
Wed4 Nov24°14°4.6 mm
Thu5 Nov25°15°5.9 mm
Fri6 Nov23°16°2.4 mm
Sat7 Nov21°15°5.1 mm
Sun8 Nov23°15°7.5 mm
Mon9 Nov24°16°5.4 mm

When to go to Rugoma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575755545970786360545457
High24°25°24°23°23°23°24°25°25°24°23°24°
Low13°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)88941121521052011317211412678
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rugoma

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

Nature around Rugoma

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 Rugoma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rugoma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 95 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 115 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 110 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Rugoma

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

Places near Rugoma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rugoma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rugoma.
What is the hottest month in Rugoma?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rugoma?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rugoma?
April is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.