Location & Surroundings
Bicumbi is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 32 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Bitshumbi
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 1' 25" S, 30° 20' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1647 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,040 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:06
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bicumbi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bicumbi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.1 | 0.7 | 42 | 74 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 244 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 179 | 59 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 2.8 | 55 | 31 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 672.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.5 | 49 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 30 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 354 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 113 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 2.8 | 94 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 831.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.7 | 32 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 111.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 57 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 109 | 39 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 44 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 75 | 516.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.2 | 46 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 31 | 120.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bicumbi?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Bicumbi today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bicumbi?
Local time is 07:06. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bicumbi?
Bicumbi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bicumbi?
DEM 1,647 m.
Where is Bicumbi located?
It is at -2.02360, 30.33730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bicumbi in?
It is in Rwanda.