Location & Surroundings
Bushyiga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,989 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Bugalhos
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° 40' 1" S, 29° 54' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1989 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 615 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:45
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bushyiga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bushyiga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 392 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.2 | 40 | 56 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.2 | 316 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 120 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 47 | 38 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 392.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.6 | 355 | 60 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 1.9 | 331 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 103 | 52 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 99 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 617.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 354 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 332 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 112 | 38 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.7 | 65 | 27 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 755.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 2.0 | 3 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 157.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bushyiga?
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 392 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 Bushyiga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bushyiga?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bushyiga?
Bushyiga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bushyiga?
DEM 1,989 m.
Where is Bushyiga located?
It is at -1.66690, 29.91190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bushyiga in?
It is in Rwanda.