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Western Province, Rwanda

Rukwi

Rukwi is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,220 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:39
1.71° S, 29.59° EElevation 2,220 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rukwiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month224mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rukwi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

222 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

31 mm of rain

Weather in Rukwi

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°14°7.3 mm
Sat24 Oct21°13°12.1 mm
Sun25 Oct19°14°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct20°14°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°13°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°10.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°14°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct20°14°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°10.2 mm

When to go to Rukwi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555452505467756056505054
High20°21°21°20°20°20°20°21°21°20°20°20°
Low11°11°11°12°12°11°11°11°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)153158198222207523168149224200126
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rukwi

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

Nature around Rukwi

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 Rukwi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rukwi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 68 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 101 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 91 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 83 km

Towns and villages around Rukwi

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

Places near Rukwi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rukwi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rukwi.
What is the hottest month in Rukwi?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Rukwi?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rukwi?
April is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.