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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rukozo

Rukozo is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,982 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,021 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,021
Local time18:56
1.61° S, 29.95° EElevation 1,982 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukozoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month143mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rukozo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

16 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 10 km

Weather in Rukozo

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°14°9.2 mm
Fri23 Oct23°13°8.3 mm
Sat24 Oct20°14°10.3 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct21°14°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°11°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°13°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°13°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct21°14°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°6.8 mm

When to go to Rukozo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585754525668756058535357
High21°22°21°21°20°20°21°22°22°21°21°21°
Low12°12°12°13°13°12°12°13°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)971081481771382816469714315588
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rukozo

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

Monuments and museums in Rukozo

All monuments

Outdoors around Rukozo

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 Rukozo

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 Rukozo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukozo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 140 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 109 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 139 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Rukozo

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

Rukozo from above

Getting to Rukozo

Kigali International AirportKGL
45 km
Goma International AirportGOM
79 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
104 km

Places near Rukozo

Places with a climate like Rukozo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukozo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukozo.
What is the hottest month in Rukozo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukozo?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukozo?
April is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.