Location & Surroundings
Bahimba is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitarama, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 30 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 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
2° 4' 45" S, 29° 49' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1697 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 527 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bahimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bahimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 16.6 | 1.1 | 298 | 77 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 112 | 57 | 1,017.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 27 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 143 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 52 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 339 | 61 | 1,014.0 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 93 | 138.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.1 | 277 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.14 / 0.25 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 127 | 58 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.2 | 95 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 581.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 281 | 61 | 1,012.4 | 0.22 / 0.24 | 51 | 136.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 1.3 | 289 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.46 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.3 | 164 | 78 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.74 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 0.9 | 156 | 35 | 1,008.3 | 0.52 / 1.25 | 73 | 570.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 326 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 84 | 151.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 1.3 | 278 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bahimba?
Now 16.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 606 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 Bahimba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bahimba?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bahimba?
Bahimba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bahimba?
DEM 1,697 m.
Where is Bahimba located?
It is at -2.07920, 29.81810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bahimba in?
It is in Rwanda.