Location & Surroundings
Bwiyando is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,882 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 25 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 42 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° 38' 2" S, 29° 50' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1882 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:22
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwiyando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwiyando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 114 | 39 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 7 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 95 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 1.1 | 313 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.6 | 131 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 24.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.2 | 93 | 40 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 572.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 306 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 62 | 149.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 303 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 116 | 62 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.1 | 105 | 48 | 1,012.8 | 0.23 / 0.31 | 100 | 575.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 334 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.59 / 0.90 | 87 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.4 | 326 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 179 | 55 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 1.5 | 101 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 669.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwiyando?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Bwiyando today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bwiyando?
Local time is 20:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwiyando?
Bwiyando is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwiyando?
DEM 1,882 m.
Where is Bwiyando located?
It is at -1.63390, 29.84690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwiyando in?
It is in Rwanda.