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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rukomo

Rukomo is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,468 m above sea level. It has a population of about 43,650 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population43,650
Local time23:06
1.34° S, 30.27° EElevation 1,468 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukomoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month112mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rukomo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Rukomo

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°19°
Sat24 Oct27°16°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°17°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct26°15°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°17°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°17°2.5 mm

When to go to Rukomo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575252566275765757555760
High26°27°26°25°25°26°26°27°26°26°25°25°
Low16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)5565107132982214448011211871
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Rukomo

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

Nature around Rukomo

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 Rukomo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukomo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 116 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 119 km
5.3Mpondwe 30 km ↓2017 · 136 km
5.3Kirumba 20 km ←2008 · 130 km

Towns and villages around Rukomo

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

Rukomo from above

Getting to Rukomo

Kigali International AirportKGL
71 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
94 km
Goma International AirportGOM
120 km

Places near Rukomo

Places with a climate like Rukomo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukomo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukomo.
What is the hottest month in Rukomo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukomo?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukomo?
November is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.