Weather in Byumba, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Live weather in Byumba, currently 27°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Byumba is in Rwanda — see weather across all major cities in Rwanda, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
26.6°C
feels like 23.5°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Byumba, Rwanda Updated at 11:00 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 29% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 12.6 kph (91°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1014.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 10.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:55 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:01 PM |
What is the weather like in Byumba right now?
Byumba is enjoying 27°C this hour, overcast skies above. A grey, overcast lid sits over Byumba. It comes across as roughly 24°C outside. Expect a 13 kph breeze from the west. It's a parched 29% humidity right now.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Intense sun, UV 10: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. The sun rose at 05:55 AM and sets at 06:01 PM, for 12h 6m of daylight.
There's only a small 9% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 5°C above the typical September high of 23°C.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 27°C most afternoons. Notably, today's high is closing in on Byumba's record for the date of 27°C.
Protect your skin — the sun is strong in Byumba right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Byumba, Rwanda 🇷🇼
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Air Quality Index in Byumba, Rwanda 🇷🇼 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 159.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 100.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.6 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.7 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 16.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 18.9 µg/m³ |
About Byumba
Perched among the emerald hills of northern Rwanda, Byumba offers a serene escape into the heart of the Land of a Thousand Hills. This modest town, with its population of around 43,000, serves as a gateway to lush tea plantations and misty valleys that stretch towards the Ugandan border. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of terraced farms and winding dirt roads, where the air is often cool and fragrant with eucalyptus. Byumba lacks the bustling energy of Kigali, but its charm lies in its quiet rhythm, the friendly greetings of locals, and the chance to witness traditional rural life set against a backdrop of dramatic, rolling topography.
Byumba’s climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Csb), a rarity for equatorial Africa, thanks to its elevation of around 1,800 meters. This means mild temperatures year-round, with average highs near 22°C and lows dipping to 12°C. Rainfall here peaks during two distinct wet seasons: the long rains from March to May and the short rains from October to December. Summers are relatively drier and warmer, while winters are cooler but still pleasant. Humidity remains moderate, and the sky often greets the day with thick morning fog that burns off slowly. Packing requires light layers, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy shoes for exploring the hills.
The best time to visit weather-wise is during the drier months from June to September, when skies are clearer and trails less muddy. January and February also offer favorable conditions. A notable weather phenomenon is the persistent highland fog, which can blanket the area in the early hours, creating a dreamlike atmosphere but reducing visibility on the roads. There are no hurricanes or monsoons here; instead, the climate is defined by its gentle, predictable rhythm of sun and rain. The fog remains a signature element of the Byumba experience, adding mystery to its enchanting landscape.
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