Location & Surroundings
Bakokwe is an intermittent stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,571 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 39 km away.
Overview
Bakokwe is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 7659408.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,571 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 14' 49" S, 29° 48' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1571 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 648 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:48
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Bakokwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakokwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 25.1 | 2.7 | 143 | 45 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 273 | 64 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 46 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 283 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 332 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 15.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.9 | 106 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 566.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 346 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 205.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 328 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 204 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 73.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.2 | 2.4 | 98 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 80 | 747.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 293 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.98 | 100 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 285 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.36 / 1.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 100 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 3.4 | 8 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 30 | 683.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakokwe?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakokwe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bakokwe?
Local time is 00:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakokwe?
Bakokwe is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Bakokwe?
DEM 1,571 m.
Where is Bakokwe located?
It is at -2.24700, 29.81000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakokwe in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry