Location & Surroundings
Bukwashuli is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 54 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 28 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° 29' 13" S, 29° 54' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 2228 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 600 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:02
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bukwashuli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukwashuli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
3.92 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 | 20.5 | 1.1 | 181 | 63 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 1.3 | 297 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 36 | 164.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 1.6 | 305 | 84 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 132 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 87.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.8 | 166 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 3.86 / 3.92 | 45 | 821.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 323 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 66 | 252.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 1.6 | 324 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.6 | 59 | 83 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 77.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 0.9 | 101 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 5.77 / 5.77 | 99 | 702.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 1.2 | 315 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 5.14 | 100 | 183.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 1.6 | 328 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 27 | 77 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 94 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 2.1 | 26 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 4.69 / 4.76 | 49 | 907.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukwashuli?
Now 20.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukwashuli today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bukwashuli?
Local time is 00:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukwashuli?
Bukwashuli is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bukwashuli?
DEM 2,228 m.
Where is Bukwashuli located?
It is at -1.48700, 29.91150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukwashuli in?
It is in Rwanda.