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Rutunga

Rutunga is a small town in Kigali, Rwanda, 1,694 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,906 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,906
Local time21:59
1.81° S, 30.17° EElevation 1,694 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rutungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month131mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rutunga 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

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Rutunga

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°17°1.2 mm
Fri23 Oct24°16°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct23°16°12 mm
Sun25 Oct24°17°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct24°16°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°16°4.1 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°16°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°6.9 mm

When to go to Rutunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595856555978826562575659
High24°25°25°24°23°24°24°25°25°24°24°24°
Low14°14°14°15°15°14°14°15°15°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)77911251621162312377413114879
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rutunga

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

Monuments and museums in Rutunga

All monuments

Outdoors around Rutunga

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

Ahera Forest FarmCamp sites
2.7 km

Nature around Rutunga

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 Rutunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rutunga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 130 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 146 km
5.5Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 139 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Rutunga

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

Rutunga from above

Getting to Rutunga

Kigali International AirportKGL
18 km
Goma International AirportGOM
105 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
133 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
25 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
26 km

Places near Rutunga

Places with a climate like Rutunga

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rutunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rutunga.
What is the hottest month in Rutunga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rutunga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rutunga?
April is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.