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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rushaki

Rushaki is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,983 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,048 (2022). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,048
Local time00:18
1.46° S, 30.11° EElevation 1,983 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rushakiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rushaki at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

153 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

19 mm of rain

Weather in Rushaki

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°14°4.6 mm
Sat24 Oct22°14°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct22°14°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct22°14°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°13°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°14°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°13°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°3.9 mm

When to go to Rushaki

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565654535773776058535356
High22°23°23°22°21°21°22°23°22°22°21°22°
Low13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°13°
Rain (mm)819414618014130195510114415389
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Rushaki

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

Monuments and museums in Rushaki

All monuments

Nature around Rushaki

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 Rushaki

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rushaki

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 124 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 131 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 146 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Rushaki

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

Rushaki from above

Getting to Rushaki

Kigali International AirportKGL
56 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
95 km
Goma International AirportGOM
99 km
Sharp IslandFerry port
28 km

Places near Rushaki

Places with a climate like Rushaki

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rushaki?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rushaki.
What is the hottest month in Rushaki?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Rushaki?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rushaki?
November is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.