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Musanze District
Musanze District
Northern Province, Rwanda

Rukubankanda

Rukubankanda is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,875 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:08
1.55° S, 29.70° EElevation 1,875 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukubankandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month147mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rukubankanda at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 25 km

Weather in Rukubankanda

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct23°18°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct24°18°6.4 mm
Mon26 Oct23°18°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct23°18°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct21°17°12.7 mm
Thu29 Oct23°17°11.7 mm
Fri30 Oct23°17°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°11.3 mm
Sun1 Nov22°17°9.2 mm
Mon2 Nov21°16°11.2 mm

When to go to Rukubankanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585756545870786260555658
High22°23°23°22°22°22°22°23°23°22°22°22°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)9810613915213534214910514714083
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rukubankanda

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

Monuments and museums in Rukubankanda

All monuments

Nature around Rukubankanda

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 Rukubankanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukubankanda

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 135 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 86 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 122 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Rukubankanda

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

Places near Rukubankanda

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukubankanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukubankanda.
What is the hottest month in Rukubankanda?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukubankanda?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukubankanda?
April is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.