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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rushashi

Rushashi is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,724 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:09
1.66° S, 30.33° EElevation 1,724 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rushashiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rushashi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Rushashi

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Partly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct24°14°3 mm
Sun1 Nov25°15°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov24°16°4.9 mm
Tue3 Nov23°16°5.1 mm
Wed4 Nov25°15°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov25°15°5.3 mm
Fri6 Nov24°16°2.9 mm
Sat7 Nov24°16°8.1 mm
Sun8 Nov24°15°2.2 mm

When to go to Rushashi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575756576179836561555457
High24°25°25°24°23°24°25°25°25°24°24°24°
Low14°15°15°15°15°14°14°15°15°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)71841241501122413427913214682
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rushashi

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

Nature around Rushashi

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 Rushashi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rushashi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 149 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 139 km
5.3Kirumba 20 km ←2008 · 147 km
5.2Gikongoro 5 km ↑2003 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Rushashi

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

Places near Rushashi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rushashi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rushashi.
What is the hottest month in Rushashi?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Rushashi?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rushashi?
April is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.