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Western Province, Rwanda

Rutabu

Rutabu is a locality in Western Province, Rwanda, 2,157 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:29
1.71° S, 29.57° EElevation 2,157 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rutabuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month230mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rutabu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month11°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthApril

226 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

32 mm of rain

Weather in Rutabu

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°13°4.4 mm
Mon26 Oct20°14°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct20°14°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°11°10.3 mm
Fri30 Oct18°12°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°3.5 mm
Sun1 Nov18°12°5.4 mm
Mon2 Nov17°13°7.3 mm

When to go to Rutabu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565552505467756056505054
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)157162204226212543270154230205129
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rutabu

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

Nature around Rutabu

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 Rutabu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rutabu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 66 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 99 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 89 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 81 km

Towns and villages around Rutabu

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

Places near Rutabu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rutabu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rutabu.
What is the hottest month in Rutabu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Rutabu?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rutabu?
April is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.