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Kayonza District
Kayonza District
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rukara

Rukara is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,582 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:54
1.81° S, 30.49° EElevation 1,582 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukaraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month121mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rukara at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month15°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

153 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

11 mm of rain

Weather in Rukara

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°17°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct26°15°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct25°16°7.9 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct25°15°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°16°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov26°16°3.5 mm

When to go to Rukara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575555545978816259555457
High25°26°25°24°24°25°25°26°26°25°24°24°
Low15°16°16°16°16°15°15°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)75851311531102211336812113982
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rukara

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

Nature around Rukara

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 Rukara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukara

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rukara

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

Places near Rukara

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukara.
What is the hottest month in Rukara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukara?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukara?
April is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.