Location & Surroundings
Bwinza is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 29 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
2° 2' 54" S, 30° 22' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1338 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 214 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:20
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwinza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwinza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.9 | 45 | 42 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 63 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 164 | 37 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 74 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 688.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.5 | 38 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 65 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 23 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 131 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 0.5 | 88 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 48 | 548.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.3 | 10 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.67 / 0.99 | 90 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.9 | 37 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 205 | 61 | 1,016.0 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 1.3 | 102 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.22 / 0.26 | 87 | 467.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.6 | 30 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 47 | 88.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwinza?
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwinza today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bwinza?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwinza?
Bwinza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwinza?
DEM 1,338 m.
Where is Bwinza located?
It is at -2.04830, 30.37840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwinza in?
It is in Rwanda.