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Eastern Province, Rwanda

Umutara

Umutara is a small town in Eastern Province, Rwanda, 1,343 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,038. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population18,038
Local time02:11
1.30° S, 30.32° EElevation 1,343 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Umutaraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Umutara at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthNovember

111 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Umutara

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct27°17°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct27°18°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct23°17°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct26°16°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°17°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°17°2.5 mm

When to go to Umutara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545049545972735554525558
High26°27°27°26°26°26°27°27°27°26°26°26°
Low16°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°16°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)516098120872013407510411168
Wet days1715242522981521232520

What's on in Umutara

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

Nature around Umutara

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 Umutara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Umutara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 114 km
5.9Masaka 79 km ↓2016 · 147 km
5.3Kirumba 8 km ↖1968 · 124 km
5.3Mpondwe 30 km ↓2017 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Umutara

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

Umutara from above

Getting to Umutara

Kigali International AirportKGL
78 km
Savannah AirstripKHX
95 km
Goma International AirportGOM
128 km

Places near Umutara

Places with a climate like Umutara

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Umutara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Umutara.
What is the hottest month in Umutara?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Umutara?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Umutara?
November is the wettest month with about 111 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.