Musanze — time and weather
Musanze is a city in Rwanda, in the Africa/Kigali time zone. This page shows the current local time in Musanze and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Musanze
Local time in Musanze is based on the Africa/Kigali time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Rwanda, the 'land of a thousand hills' in East Africa, is known for mountain gorillas, cleanliness and its post-tragedy recovery.
More about the country: Rwanda →What to see in Musanze
Sights and historical places
- The gateway to Volcanoes National Park, where treks to the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys begin.
- The Musanze caves, long lava tunnels of volcanic origin open to visitors.
- The nearby Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes, with a crater lake on Bisoke's summit.
- The twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo, with terraced fields and views of the Virunga volcanoes.
Museums
- The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Ellen DeGeneres Campus, which tells the story of gorilla conservation.
- The Iby'Iwacu cultural village, with a reconstruction of traditional Rwandan life.
- Local artisan cooperatives with woven agaseke baskets and woodcarving.
Where to spend time
- Trekking to the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, the main reason people come to Musanze.
- Climbing the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes and walking the Dian Fossey trail.
- Kayaking, boat trips and relaxing on the shores of lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
Local cuisine
In Musanze people eat heartily before a trek: potatoes from the fertile volcanic soils, beans, ugali and brochettes, while lodges serve fresh vegetables and local coffee.