Location & Surroundings
Bigali is a forest(s) in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahembe, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 93 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Bigali is forest in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 2,159 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type forest(s) (FRST)
- an area dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 15' 15" S, 29° 16' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 2159 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:47
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Bigali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bigali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.7 | 2.2 | 127 | 72 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 150 | 72 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 103 | 54 | 1,016.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 91 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 792.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.7 | 168 | 55 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 211.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 0.8 | 185 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 104 | 39 | 1,016.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 14 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 921.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 1.0 | 123 | 48 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 233.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.0 | 163 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 150 | 44 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 310 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 692.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 174 | 50 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bigali?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 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 Bigali today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bigali?
Local time is 04:47. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bigali?
Bigali is a forest(s).
What is the elevation of Bigali?
DEM 2,159 m.
Where is Bigali located?
It is at -2.25410, 29.27550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bigali in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry