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Rwamagana
Lake Mugesera
Lake Mugesera
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rwamagana

Rwamagana is a small town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,537 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,009 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population18,009
Local time16:57
1.95° S, 30.43° EElevation 1,537 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rwamaganaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month112mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rwamagana at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

141 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Rwamagana

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°17°7.9 mm
Fri23 Oct26°18°5.5 mm
Sat24 Oct24°18°12.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°16°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°16°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct25°18°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°17°12.2 mm

When to go to Rwamagana

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585454556077796058565558
High25°26°26°25°24°25°26°26°26°25°24°24°
Low16°17°17°16°16°16°16°17°17°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)7379118141951810286111213178
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rwamagana

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

Outdoors around Rwamagana

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

Discover Rwanda EcolodgeCamp sites
4.4 km

Nature around Rwamagana

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 Rwamagana

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rwamagana

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rwamagana

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

Rwamagana from above

Getting to Rwamagana

Kigali International AirportKGL
33 km
Goma International AirportGOM
137 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
160 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
11 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
12 km

Places near Rwamagana

Places with a climate like Rwamagana

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rwamagana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rwamagana.
What is the hottest month in Rwamagana?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Rwamagana?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rwamagana?
April is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.