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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Rutshuru Climate

Rutshuru is a city in DR Congo (11) with a population of about 82,680. Its average annual temperature is 20.7°C (69°F), with roughly 1168 mm of rain per year.

20.7°C

Avg Temp

1168

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Nov

Coldest Month


Rutshuru Climate

Rutshuru has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F) and receives about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is November. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

20.7°C

Avg Temp

1168

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Nov

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Rutshuru — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January21° / 70°72 mm
February21° / 70°82 mm
March21° / 70°115 mm
April21° / 70°136 mm
May21° / 69°101 mm
June21° / 69°55 mm
July21° / 69°39 mm
August21° / 69°84 mm
September21° / 69°117 mm
October21° / 69°129 mm
November20° / 68°143 mm
December20° / 69°95 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Rutshuru

The most comfortable months to visit Rutshuru are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 27°C high). The coldest is November (near 15°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Rutshuru are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Rutshuru, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C and about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is November.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Rutshuru average about 27°C (80°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.