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Rwanda forecasts up to 350mm of rain in November 2026

By , based on Panorama Rwanda

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Meteo Rwanda forecasts between 85 and 350 millimetres of rain in November 2026, above the usual levels for this period, which range from 76 to 278 millimetres. The heaviest rainfall, 250 to 350 millimetres, is expected in several districts in the west and south, according to the Rwandan meteorological agency’s forecast.

Meteo Rwanda forecasts between 85 and 350 millimetres of rain across the country in November 2026, above the monthly average of 76 to 278 millimetres. The Rwandan meteorological agency has urged people to follow precautionary guidance amid the risks associated with the rainfall, according to Panorama Rwanda.

The highest totals, 250 to 350 millimetres, are expected in Nyamagabe, Nyamasheke and Karongi, parts of Rusizi and northern Nyaruguru. Other areas, including Musanze and much of the Western Province, could receive 185 to 250 millimetres. Rainfall is expected to approach usual levels in the latter part of the month.

Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 20 to 30°C, and night-time temperatures from 10 to 19°C. Meteo Rwanda also forecasts winds of 4 to 12 metres per second, depending on the region.

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