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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rusasa

Rusasa is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,721 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,242 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,242
Local time06:38
1.63° S, 29.66° EElevation 1,721 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rusasaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month154mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rusasa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

155 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

22 mm of rain

Weather in Rusasa

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct26°15°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°16°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°15°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°15°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct20°16°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°15°18.6 mm

When to go to Rusasa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605957566072796461575759
High23°24°24°23°22°23°23°24°24°23°23°23°
Low14°14°14°15°15°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)10411014215514236224910615414286
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rusasa

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

Outdoors around Rusasa

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Red Rocks CampsiteCamp sites
1.5 km
Susa Gardens Resort CampsiteCamp sites
1.7 km
View of Nyabarongo and Mukungwe riverViewpoints
2.2 km

Nature around Rusasa

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 Rusasa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rusasa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 144 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 78 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 112 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Rusasa

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

Rusasa from above

Getting to Rusasa

Goma International AirportGOM
47 km
Kigali International AirportKGL
65 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
102 km

Places near Rusasa

Places with a climate like Rusasa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rusasa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rusasa.
What is the hottest month in Rusasa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rusasa?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rusasa?
April is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.