Location & Surroundings
Bitendezi is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,461 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 135 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Bitondezi
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° 34' 27" S, 29° 0' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1461 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,268 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:27
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bitendezi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitendezi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 20.7 | 0.8 | 141 | 56 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 95 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 558.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.1 | 81 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 54.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 340 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.4 | 156 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 56 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 0.6 | 60 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 26 | 586.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 263 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 0.45 / 0.54 | 100 | 154.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 318 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 164 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.0 | 139 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 68 | 540.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 303 | 59 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 333 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.22 / 0.28 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.2 | 0.5 | 151 | 64 | 1,017.0 | 0.47 / 0.75 | 26 | 26.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitendezi?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitendezi today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bitendezi?
Local time is 17:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitendezi?
Bitendezi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitendezi?
DEM 1,461 m.
Where is Bitendezi located?
It is at -2.57420, 29.01180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitendezi in?
It is in Rwanda.