Ruhengeri weather in October (Rwanda)

Looking to travel to Ruhengeri in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Ruhengeri in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Ruhengeri. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruhengeri climate page with graphs.

 

Ruhengeri, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 345 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kabale, Uganda (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Rwanda in October

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ruhengeri in October?

For visitors traveling to Ruhengeri, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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