Eastern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Eastern Province, Rwanda. Like most weather services, we show Eastern Province at one spot: Nyagatare, its largest city. At 3:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (3.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (3.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
About Nyagatare weather
Is it raining in Nyagatare right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (3.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nyagatare this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Nyagatare lately?
In the past 7 days, Nyagatare had 7 rainy days and 28.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nyagatare?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Eastern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Eastern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Eastern Province is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in May to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Eastern Province?
April is the wettest month, with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Eastern Province?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F).
Does Eastern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Nyagatare), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Eastern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.