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Rukira
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rukira

Rukira is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,635 m above sea level. It has a population of about 29,893 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population29,893
Local time22:09
2.15° S, 30.61° EElevation 1,635 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukiraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rukira 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

170 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Rukira

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°17°
Sun25 Oct23°15°6.1 mm
Mon26 Oct25°15°7 mm
Tue27 Oct25°15°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct23°16°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°17°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct21°16°13.7 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°16°4 mm
Mon2 Nov21°16°11.2 mm

When to go to Rukira

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585756556079836761575557
High24°25°25°24°24°25°25°26°26°24°24°24°
Low15°16°16°16°15°15°15°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)1009214517010314102560111146102
Wet days1816252622861120242622

What's on in Rukira

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

Nature around Rukira

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 Rukira

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukira

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rukira

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

Rukira from above

Getting to Rukira

Kigali International AirportKGL
56 km
Gitega AirportGID
161 km
Goma International AirportGOM
162 km

Places near Rukira

Places with a climate like Rukira

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukira.
What is the hottest month in Rukira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukira?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukira?
April is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.