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Rukungiri, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Rukungiri is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 37,200. Elevation: 5,167 ft (1,575 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,200 Population 44/sq mi density
5,167 ft Elevation 1,575 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Rukungiri

Rukungiri

Rukungiri is a town in Rukungiri District of the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters.

People

Population37,200
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Population37,200
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Coordinates-0.8411°, 29.9419°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,003 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rukungiri

Rukungiri is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 37,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet (1,575 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Rukungiri

Rukungiri has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1457 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 13.1° / 27.3° 103.2
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 13° / 28.5° 87.3
Mar 19.9°C / 68°F 13.3° / 29° 130.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 13.6° / 28.3° 205.4
May 19.4°C / 67°F 13.4° / 27.4° 114.8
Jun 18.6°C / 66°F 12.4° / 26.6° 49.8
Jul 18.6°C / 66°F 11.4° / 27.6° 39.7
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 12.2° / 28.7° 98.7
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 13° / 28.6° 135.9
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 13.2° / 28.1° 189.5
Nov 19°C / 66°F 13.8° / 26.8° 176.8
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 13.5° / 26.4° 125.0
Rukungiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Area845.6 sq mi (2,190.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8411°N, 29.9419°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 103 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 126 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 71 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 132 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 129 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 66 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 142 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 144 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 133 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 147 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 83 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 81 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 51 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 108 km
Oct 26, 2002 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 119 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 97 km
Jan 17, 2002 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 134 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 123 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 115 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 67 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 73 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 85 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 85 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 92 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 104 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 108 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in

Rukungiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Rukungiri

142+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kabahesi Nursery School - - - -
Makanga Primary School - - - -
Murago Primary School - - - -
Omukayaga Nursery School - - - -
Omukayenje Nursery School - - - -
Ibumba Primary School - - - -
Marashaniro Primary School - - - -
Nyakiju Primary School - - - -
Nyarubaare Primary School - - - -
Rugarama Primary School - - - -
Rwakangyegyero Primary School - - - -
Buhunga Parents' Primary School - - - -
Buhunga Progressive Secondary School - - - -
Ikuniro Primary School - - - -
Kihanga Primary School - - - -
Rutooma Integrated Primary School - - - -
Rutooma Technical Institute - - - -
Saint Francis High School - - - -
Kahororo Primary School - - - -
Kakamba Primary School - - - -
Kigina Dignity Primary School - - - -
Kindergarten Primary School - - - -
Kinyansano Girl's High School - - - -
Kiyaga Primary School - - - -
Kyabugashe High School - - - -
Kyabugashe Primary School - - - -
Kyatoko Hillside Primary School - - - -
Kyatoko Primary School - - - -
Makerere College of Bussiness Studies - - - -
Masya Primary School - - - -
Munyeganyegye Primary School - - - -
Nyabihanga Primary School - - - -
Nyaburondo Primary School - - - -
Nyamambo Primary School - - - -
Rukondo Primary School - - - -
Rukungiri Central Senior Secondary School - - - -
Rukungiri Parents' Primary School - - - -
Rukungiri Umueswe Primary School - - - -
Ruruku Primary School - - - -
Rushasha Salvation Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary's Nursery School - - - -
Simba Kings Secondary School - - - -
Topcare Primary School - - - -
Trinity Primary School - - - -
United College Of Business - - - -
Vision Primary School - - - -
Vision Primary School - - - -
Bikungu Primary School - - - -
Bishop Ruhindi Senior Secondary School - - - -
Garubunda Primary School - - - -
Itemba Hill Side Primary School - - - -
Katojo Primary School - - - -
Katwekamwe Primary School - - - -
Kebisoni Integrated Primary School - - - -
Kebisoni Junior Primary School - - - -
Kebisoni Parent's Primary School - - - -
Kiborogota Primary School - - - -
Kiigiro Primary School - - - -
Kishonga Primary School - - - -
Kyamutaliga Primary School - - - -
Ndama Primary School - - - -
Rubanga Parents Primary School - - - -
Rubanga Primary School - - - -
Rwabihuga Primary School - - - -
Rwentuha Primary School - - - -
Rwenyangi Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Vocational Secondary School - - - -
Saint Paul's Vocational Secondary School - - - -
TDMS (Teacher Resource Centre) - - - -
Bishop Kasheeshe Primary School - - - -
Bright Star Primary School - - - -
Bucence Primary School - - - -
Bugyera Primary School - - - -
Buyanja Miracle Centre Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Canon Beatrice Ruhinda Training School - - - -
Gables Vocational Training School - - - -
Immaculate Heart Girls' Secondary School - - - -
Kafunjo Primary School - - - -
Kagatti Primary School - - - -
Kagunga Seed Secondary School - - - -
Kahaya Primary School - - - -
Kakonkoma Primary School - - - -
Kanombe Primary School - - - -
Kanyinya Vocational Institute - - - -
Karunoni Community Primary School - - - -
Kasheeshe Primary School - - - -
Kashozi Primary School - - - -
Katooma Primary School - - - -
Kibunda Primary School - - - -
Kihumuro Primary School - - - -
Kinyansano Boarding Primary School - - - -
Kyamakanda Primary School - - - -
Kyamakanda Senior Secondary School - - - -
Kyamurari Primary School - - - -
Kyaruyenje Primary School - - - -
Makobore High School - - - -
Miranda Memorial Primary School - - - -
Ndimbirwe Bible School - - - -
Next Generation Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nyabitete Primary School - - - -
Nyabitete Secondary School - - - -
Nyakaina Primary School - - - -
Nyakibale Ladies Vocational School - - - -
Nyakibale Lower Primary School - - - -
Nyakibale Nursing School - - - -
Nyakibale Parents' Primary School - - - -
Nyakibale Upper Boarding Primary School - - - -
Nyakinengo Primary School - - - -
Ruhika Qualitative Primary School - - - -
Rukungira Primary Teachers' College (PTC) - - - -
Rukungiri High School - - - -
Rukungiri Primary School - - - -
Rukungiri Primary School - - - -
Rukungiri Technical Institute Kyamakanda - - - -
Rukungiri Town Council Primary School - - - -
Rwakiseeta Secondary School - - - -
Rwamuhima Primary School - - - -
Rwenkureijo Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga Seminary - - - -
Saint Gerald's Secondary School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Michael High School - - - -
Saint Paul Community Day & Boarding Primary School - - - -
Bikomero Primary School - - - -
Brain Trust Primary School - - - -
Kabura Primary School - - - -
Kabwoma Primary School - - - -
Kahoko Primary School - - - -
Kasoroza Primary School - - - -
Kirehe Primary School - - - -
Mitooma Primary School - - - -
Nyakagyeme Primary School - - - -
Nyakagyeme Senior Secondary School - - - -
Nyamafura Primary School - - - -
Rugando Primary School - - - -
Ruteete Primary School - - - -
Rwerere Hill Side Primary School - - - -
Rwerere Seventh-day Adventist Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint John Baptist Memorial Secondary School - - - -
Saint Luke Memorial Primary School - - - -
Kinyasano Girl’s High school - - - -
Katungu Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rukungiri

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Libraries in Rukungiri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nyaka Blue Lupin Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rukungiri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
rukungiri central market

Hotels in Rukungiri

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Country Club
LoryCon Inn
Palm Royale

Restaurants in Rukungiri

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birungi Takeaway Hotel &Catering

Cafes in Rukungiri

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Clinics in Rukungiri

32 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BIGAAGA HEALTH CENTRE II
BIKUNGU HEALTH CENTRE II
BUCENCE HC II
BUHANDAGAZI HEALTH CENTRE II
Case Medicals Clinic
GARUBUNDA HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
KAFUNJO HEALTH CENTRE II
KAHOKO HEALTH CENTRE
KAKAMBA H/CII
KARANGARO HEALTH CENTRE II
KASHEESHE H/C II
KATWEKAMWE HEALTH CENTRE II
KITIMBA HEALTH CENTRE II
KITOJO CHURCH OF UGANDA HEALTH CENTRE II
KYAMABALE H/C II
KYATOKO CHURCH OF UGANDA HEALTHCENTRE II
MASYA COU HC II
MITOOMA HC II
NDERE HC II
NYAKABUNGO HEALTH CENTRE II
NYAKAGYEME CHURCH OF UGANDA HEALTH CENTRE II
NYAKARIRO HEALTH CENTRE II (HC II)
NYAKINENGO HC II
NYARUGANDO H/C II
NYARUTOJO HC II
PROPOSED SITE FOR HC II
RUGANDO HC II
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL CLINIC
RWAKIRUNGURA H/C II
ST KAROLI LWANGA
UG #849658665

Gas Stations in Rukungiri

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell gas station
Total Rukungiri

Airports Near Rukungiri

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Gabiro Airport-Small Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Ishango Airport-Small Airport
Ishasha Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Katale Airport-Small Airport
Katanda Rusthuru Airport-Small Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Lubero Airport-Small Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Mweya Airport-Small Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru Airport-Small Airport
Rwindi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rukungiri

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Cathedral
Bethel Church
Christ The King Catholic Church
NYAKIBALE PARISH
RUKUNGIRI COMMUNITY CHURCH
Rukungiri mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,640 m (5,381 ft)

🇺🇬 About Uganda

Capital Kampala
Population 42,723,139
Area 236,040 km²
GDP (USD) $48,768,955,863
GDP per capita $1,002
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 68.3 years
Internet users 15.3%
Urban population 30.6%
Currency UGX (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +256
TLD .ug
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Uganda

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Feb 16 Archbishop Janani Luwum Day Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 3 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Jun 9 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Oct 9 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rukungiri

What is the population of Rukungiri?

Rukungiri has a population of 37,200 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 845.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rukungiri?

Rukungiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

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