Location & Surroundings
Bwindi is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 26 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° 28' 29" S, 29° 56' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 2106 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 495 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwindi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwindi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
5.34 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 | 14.5 | 0.7 | 297 | 89 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 82 | 79 | 1,018.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 63 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 74 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 2.62 / 2.63 | 42 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 0.5 | 331 | 91 | 1,016.8 | 4.24 / 6.88 | 86 | 206.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 1.3 | 305 | 94 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 5.34 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 0.8 | 76 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 35 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 81 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 4.58 / 5.45 | 100 | 830.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 342 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 1.00 / 6.45 | 92 | 120.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.1 | 1.3 | 298 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 71 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 15 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 73 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 1.56 / 1.67 | 34 | 853.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 358 | 86 | 1,015.5 | 0.28 / 1.95 | 62 | 209.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.6 | 1.6 | 312 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 1.98 / 3.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwindi?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwindi today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bwindi?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwindi?
Bwindi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwindi?
DEM 2,106 m.
Where is Bwindi located?
It is at -1.47460, 29.93360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwindi in?
It is in Rwanda.