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Rwinkwavu
Lake Ihema
Lake Ihema
Eastern Province, Rwanda

Rwinkwavu

Rwinkwavu is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,370 m above sea level. It has a population of about 36,774 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population36,774
Local time16:55
1.94° S, 30.61° EElevation 1,370 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rwinkwavuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Rwinkwavu at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month17°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

136 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Rwinkwavu

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°18°7.9 mm
Fri23 Oct27°19°5.5 mm
Sat24 Oct25°19°12.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°17°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct27°17°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct25°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°18°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°18°12.2 mm

When to go to Rwinkwavu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565253576175765855545758
High26°27°26°25°26°26°27°27°27°26°25°25°
Low17°18°18°18°17°17°17°18°17°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)787712513690169265710412680
Wet days1715242522861321242520

What's on in Rwinkwavu

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

Outdoors around Rwinkwavu

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
Akagera Ihema Viewpoint CampsiteCamp sites
8.4 km

Nature around Rwinkwavu

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 Rwinkwavu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rwinkwavu

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rwinkwavu

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

Rwinkwavu from above

Getting to Rwinkwavu

Kigali International AirportKGL
52 km
Goma International AirportGOM
156 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
170 km
Muhazi Flowers Beach ParkingMuhazi Flowers Beach
25 km
Muhazi Flowers BeachMuhazi Flowers Beach Parking
26 km

Places near Rwinkwavu

Places with a climate like Rwinkwavu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rwinkwavu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rwinkwavu.
What is the hottest month in Rwinkwavu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Rwinkwavu?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rwinkwavu?
April is the wettest month with about 136 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.