Northern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Province, Rwanda. Like most weather services, we show Northern Province at one spot: Musanze, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 3 PM (5.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 3 PM (5.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
About Musanze weather
Is it raining in Musanze right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 3 PM (5.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Musanze this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–23° and lows of 14–15°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Musanze lately?
In the past 7 days, Musanze had 7 rainy days and 32.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Musanze?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Northern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern 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 21°C (69°F) in June to 22°C (72°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Province?
November is the wettest month, with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Province?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Northern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Musanze), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Northern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.