Location & Surroundings
Bitimbu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,948 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 54 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° 26' 25" S, 29° 36' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1948 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 553 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:52
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitimbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitimbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.9 | 3.1 | 76 | 77 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 274 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 3.66 / 3.66 | 92 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 1.7 | 270 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 137 | 67 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.6 | 94 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 807.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 263 | 60 | 1,015.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 57 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 269 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 109 | 60 | 1,018.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 2.1 | 79 | 35 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 832.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 257 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 78 | 189.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 272 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.30 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 133 | 73 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 2.0 | 103 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 2.53 / 2.56 | 52 | 787.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitimbu?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 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 Bitimbu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Bitimbu?
Local time is 21:52. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitimbu?
Bitimbu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitimbu?
DEM 1,948 m.
Where is Bitimbu located?
It is at -2.44020, 29.61650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitimbu in?
It is in Rwanda.