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Rushashi

Rushashi is a small town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,686 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,835 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population18,835
Local time03:13
1.73° S, 29.86° EElevation 1,686 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rushashiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month128mm
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 month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

160 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 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
16°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct26°15°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°15°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct22°15°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°14°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°15°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct21°16°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct25°15°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct20°15°18.6 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
Score605957545769776261565660
High24°24°24°23°23°23°23°24°24°24°23°23°
Low14°14°14°15°15°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)971041321601192414388512814084
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rushashi

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

Outdoors around Rushashi

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

BGECamp sites
3.4 km

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 · 97 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 124 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 116 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Rushashi

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

Rushashi from above

Getting to Rushashi

Kigali International AirportKGL
41 km
Goma International AirportGOM
69 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
114 km

Places near Rushashi

Places with a climate like Rushashi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

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 24°C and lows of 14°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 160 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.