Location & Surroundings
Rwanda is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 18 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 80 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 34' 52" S, 29° 59' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1765 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:20
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rwanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 30.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
30 %
Precip
0.29 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.9 | 1.1 | 211 | 60 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 100 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 4.2 | 120 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 926.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 250 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 216.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.2 | 128 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 338 | 52 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 99 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 96 | 595.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 352 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.63 / 0.75 | 100 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.0 | 1.8 | 327 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 40 | 67 | 1,015.7 | 0.92 / 1.34 | 94 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 4.7 | 17 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 88 | 561.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 202 | 90 | 1,015.9 | 3.93 / 4.95 | 94 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 1.3 | 354 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwanda?
Now 17.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 30.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwanda today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Rwanda?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwanda?
Rwanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwanda?
DEM 1,765 m.
Where is Rwanda located?
It is at -3.58100, 29.98760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwanda in?
It is in Burundi.