Location & Surroundings
Bitega is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Macuba, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe 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
2° 18' 35" S, 29° 10' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1698 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 585 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:03
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
44 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 15.9 | 1.1 | 121 | 89 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 29 | 75 | 1,015.8 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 98 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 236 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.49 | 77 | 760.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 127 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.17 / 0.66 | 97 | 201.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 0.5 | 148 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 112 | 65 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 195 | 56 | 1,011.3 | 1.49 / 1.66 | 93 | 729.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 34 | 93 | 1,017.7 | 4.59 / 6.24 | 100 | 136.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 1.0 | 116 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 108 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 123 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 818.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 2.1 | 123 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 140.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.5 | 1.1 | 132 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitega?
Now 15.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitega today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bitega?
Local time is 12:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitega?
Bitega is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitega?
DEM 1,698 m.
Where is Bitega located?
It is at -2.30970, 29.17300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitega in?
It is in Rwanda.