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Weather & Climate in Cyangugu, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cyangugu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,190 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,190 ft (1,582 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4846°N, 28.9075°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 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 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 29 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 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 | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 124 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 131 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in |
Cyangugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.7").