Weather & Climate in Byumba, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Byumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,425 ft (2,263 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5763°S, 30.0675°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 27 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 111 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 66 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 69 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in |
Byumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in June to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").