Location & Surroundings
Bulima is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,618 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 7 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° 43' 28" S, 29° 16' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1618 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,855 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bulima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 21.3 | 0.7 | 131 | 57 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 266 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 42 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.6 | 31 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.6 | 179 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.3 | 310 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 809.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 38 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.8 | 24 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 0.9 | 203 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 42 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 125 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 81 | 625.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 31 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.18 / 0.28 | 100 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.6 | 27 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 0.2 | 293 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.19 / 0.36 | 85 | 46.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulima?
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Bulima today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bulima?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bulima?
Bulima is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bulima?
DEM 1,618 m.
Where is Bulima located?
It is at -1.72440, 29.27910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulima in?
It is in Rwanda.