Location & Surroundings
Bitare is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 64 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 34 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
1° 50' 45" S, 29° 29' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 2348 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 855 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:42
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.4 | 0.8 | 24 | 77 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 92 | 71 | 1,017.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 65.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 1.1 | 67 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 2.14 / 2.18 | 100 | 542.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 1.6 | 6 | 93 | 1,018.8 | 2.00 / 4.18 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 1.0 | 11 | 77 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.1 | 98 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 3.7 | 109 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 886.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 351 | 67 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 136.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 1.2 | 330 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 2.5 | 111 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 127 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 90 | 806.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.0 | 294 | 68 | 1,014.8 | 0.10 / 0.25 | 49 | 136.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 0.6 | 317 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitare?
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 Bitare today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bitare?
Local time is 10:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitare?
Bitare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitare?
DEM 2,348 m.
Where is Bitare located?
It is at -1.84570, 29.49370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitare in?
It is in Rwanda.