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Rwanzu

Rwanzu is a locality in Western Region, Uganda, 1,838 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:55
1.25° S, 29.62° EElevation 1,838 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Rwanzuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month182mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rwanzu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in August

Coolest month13°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthNovember

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

38 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 13 km

Weather in Rwanzu

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct19°15°12.8 mm
Fri30 Oct21°16°11.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°8.3 mm
Sun1 Nov21°14°9 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°8.5 mm
Tue3 Nov20°14°10.5 mm
Wed4 Nov22°14°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov20°15°8.3 mm
Fri6 Nov19°15°9.3 mm
Sat7 Nov18°15°8.5 mm

When to go to Rwanzu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575655545976806260545457
High22°23°23°22°22°22°23°23°23°22°22°22°
Low13°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°13°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)889213415916050388615818216390
Wet days1614232522971521232520

What's on in Rwanzu

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

Monuments and museums in Rwanzu

All monuments

Nature around Rwanzu

Nature in Uganda

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Uganda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Rwanzu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rwanzu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Kyamahungu 24 km ↖1952 · 104 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 98 km
5.9Cyangugu 21 km ↑2008 · 141 km
5.8Kirambo 33 km ↖2015 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Rwanzu

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

Places near Rwanzu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rwanzu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rwanzu.
What is the hottest month in Rwanzu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Rwanzu?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rwanzu?
November is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.