Location & Surroundings
Buhinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 10 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 46 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 33 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° 32' 38" S, 29° 59' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2263 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 665 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Buhinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buhinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 18.5 | 1.6 | 143 | 72 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 189 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 89 | 596.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 299 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.11 / 0.51 | 17 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 2.0 | 297 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.6 | 115 | 66 | 1,018.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 39 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 180 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.68 / 0.73 | 58 | 790.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 2.4 | 319 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 46 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 2.5 | 311 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 1.04 / 1.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 1.2 | 89 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 7 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 79 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 5.13 / 5.30 | 44 | 867.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 333 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 2.79 / 8.08 | 51 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 2.0 | 327 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 1.3 | 38 | 77 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 72 | 84.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buhinga?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Buhinga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Buhinga?
Local time is 19:36. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buhinga?
Buhinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Buhinga?
DEM 2,263 m.
Where is Buhinga located?
It is at -1.54390, 29.98840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buhinga in?
It is in Rwanda.