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Northern Province, Rwanda

Ruko

Ruko is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 2,200 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:38
1.36° S, 29.72° EElevation 2,200 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month204mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ruko at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthNovember

190 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

33 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 28 km

Weather in Ruko

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°14°
Fri23 Oct21°14°2.8 mm
Sat24 Oct21°13°6.5 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°5.2 mm
Mon26 Oct20°14°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct20°10°11.3 mm
Wed28 Oct18°13°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°14°17.1 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct20°13°9.7 mm

When to go to Ruko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452505472765955505054
High20°21°21°20°20°20°21°21°21°20°20°20°
Low12°12°12°13°13°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)114124172200188483379162204190108
Wet days1614232522971521232520

What's on in Ruko

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

Monuments and museums in Ruko

All monuments

Nature around Ruko

Nature in Rwanda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Rwanda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Ruko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 114 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 98 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 138 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 126 km

Towns and villages around Ruko

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

Places near Ruko

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ruko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruko.
What is the hottest month in Ruko?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruko?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruko?
November is the wettest month with about 190 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.