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Rutaraga

Rutaraga is a locality in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,582 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:16
1.73° S, 29.66° EElevation 1,582 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rutaragaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rutaraga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Weather in Rutaraga

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct26°16°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°16.6 mm
Thu29 Oct26°15°15.6 mm
Fri30 Oct26°16°19.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°6.2 mm
Sun1 Nov25°15°11.9 mm
Mon2 Nov21°15°15.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°16°14.7 mm
Wed4 Nov25°16°0.7 mm

When to go to Rutaraga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605958576172806562575760
High25°25°25°24°24°24°24°25°25°24°24°24°
Low15°15°15°16°16°15°15°16°15°15°15°15°
Rain (mm)1001041261391202918408713412480
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rutaraga

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

Nature around Rutaraga

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 Rutaraga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rutaraga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 75 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 106 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 97 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Rutaraga

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

Places near Rutaraga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rutaraga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rutaraga.
What is the hottest month in Rutaraga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Rutaraga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rutaraga?
April is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.