Location & Surroundings
Bitaba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirimbi, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe 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° 16' 29" S, 29° 11' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1588 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 683 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.4 | 99 | 64 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 219 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 575.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.5 | 271 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 1.51 / 2.04 | 100 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 145 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.8 | 123 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 168 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 785.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 112 | 67 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 141 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 0.6 | 88 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 279 | 48 | 1,011.4 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 88 | 528.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 168 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 223.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 64 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 1.04 / 1.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.6 | 74 | 69 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 100 | 58.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitaba?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Bitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bitaba?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitaba?
Bitaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitaba?
DEM 1,588 m.
Where is Bitaba located?
It is at -2.27470, 29.18500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.