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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Shonga

Shonga is a locality in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,501 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time06:23
1.32° S, 30.18° EElevation 1,501 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month125mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Shonga at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

129 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Weather in Shonga

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°16°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°17°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°17°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct25°15°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct25°17°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°2.5 mm

When to go to Shonga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595453566075765858555659
High25°26°26°25°25°25°26°26°26°25°25°25°
Low16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)63721181481152518529312512977
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Shonga

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

Nature around Shonga

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 Shonga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shonga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 111 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 145 km
5.5Sake 29 km ↓2002 · 145 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Shonga

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

Places near Shonga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shonga.
What is the hottest month in Shonga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Shonga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shonga?
November is the wettest month with about 129 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.