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Northern Province, Rwanda

Ruhunde

Ruhunde is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,197 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,157 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population20,157
Local time08:02
1.55° S, 29.93° EElevation 2,197 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Ruhundeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month153mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ruhunde 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

188 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 3.9 km

Weather in Ruhunde

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°13°4.7 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°5 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct20°13°10.8 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°11°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct21°12°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct20°12°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov20°12°5.4 mm

When to go to Ruhunde

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575654525669766058535357
High21°21°21°20°20°20°21°21°21°20°20°20°
Low12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°11°
Rain (mm)9911115618815131185210815316292
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Ruhunde

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

Monuments and museums in Ruhunde

All monuments

Outdoors around Ruhunde

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
BGECamp sites
3.4 km
Boat Lake NyagafunzoViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Ruhunde

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 Ruhunde

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ruhunde

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 133 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 110 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 142 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Ruhunde

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

Ruhunde from above

Getting to Ruhunde

Kigali International AirportKGL
52 km
Goma International AirportGOM
79 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
97 km
Sharp IslandFerry port
28 km

Places near Ruhunde

Places with a climate like Ruhunde

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ruhunde?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruhunde.
What is the hottest month in Ruhunde?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruhunde?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruhunde?
April is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.