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Northern Province, Rwanda

Rwaza

Rwaza is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, 1,784 m above sea level. It has a population of about 23,120 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population23,120
Local time23:00
1.54° S, 29.69° EElevation 1,784 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rwazaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month147mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rwaza at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month14°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthApril

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 23 km

Weather in Rwaza

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct21°18°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct24°18°3 mm
Tue27 Oct23°18°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct23°17°11.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°16°7.3 mm
Fri30 Oct24°16°6.7 mm
Sat31 Oct23°16°12 mm
Sun1 Nov20°16°12 mm
Mon2 Nov22°16°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°16°3.7 mm

When to go to Rwaza

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595856545870776260555659
High22°23°23°22°22°22°22°23°23°22°22°22°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)9610413715013534214910614713882
Wet days19162526241181621242622

What's on in Rwaza

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

Monuments and museums in Rwaza

All monuments

Outdoors around Rwaza

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

Red Rocks CampsiteCamp sites
1.5 km
Susa Gardens Resort CampsiteCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Rwaza

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 Rwaza

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rwaza

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 134 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 85 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 121 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Rwaza

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

Rwaza from above

Getting to Rwaza

Goma International AirportGOM
52 km
Kigali International AirportKGL
69 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
92 km

Places near Rwaza

Places with a climate like Rwaza

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rwaza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rwaza.
What is the hottest month in Rwaza?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rwaza?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rwaza?
April is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.