Many parts of Kigali City, Amayaga region, Bugarama plain, Bugesera, Ngoma, Rwamagana, Nyagatare and Gatsibo Districts will continue to experience high temperatures ranging between 28°C and 30°C until the end of february, according to Rwanda Meteorology Agency (Meteo Rwanda).
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Many people are reporting unusual hot weather.
Meteo Rwanda told The New Times on Tuesday that the temperatures are in the range of long-term average compared to past years adding that the temperature was expected in the whole month of February.
Parts of Rubavu, Nyabihu, Musanze, Burera and Nyamagabe district in Nyungwe National Park will experience lower temperatures ranging between 20oC and 22 oC.
The amount of rainfall ranging between 20 and 220 mm is expected across the country in February with South Western parts of the country to experience increased rainfall compared to other parts of the country.
While a reduced amount of rainfall ranging between 20 and 60 mm is expected in eastern parts of Nyagatare and Gatsibo districts, north eastern parts of Kayonza and southern parts of Kirehe district.
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March to May weather forecast to be announced Friday
Meanwhile, on Friday 24, 2023, the rainy season forecast from March to May will be released and the performance of the concluded season including temperature will be explained, it said.
Meanwhile, the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) will on February 22, host the 63rd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 63) for the March to May 2023 rainy season.
The forum will bring together climate scientists, researchers, users from key socio-economic sectors, governmental and non-governmental organizations, development partners, decision-makers, media, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the performance and impact of the October to December (OND) 2022 season and present the consolidated regional climate outlook for the March to May 2023 season.
It will also discuss the implications of the March to May 2023 climate forecast and management strategies and provide a regional interaction platform for decision makers, climate scientists, research scientists, users of climate information, and development partners.