Location & Surroundings
Bwiza is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,829 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitarama, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 32 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 39 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' 25" S, 29° 47' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1829 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 819 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:09
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwiza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwiza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.3 | 1.3 | 281 | 56 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 304 | 60 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 196 | 43 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 109 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 860.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.2 | 40 | 32 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 280 | 53 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 109 | 39 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 88.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 91 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 928.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.8 | 39 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 276 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 146 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 124 | 28 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 477.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 2.3 | 33 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 196.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwiza?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 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 Bwiza today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bwiza?
Local time is 06:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwiza?
Bwiza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwiza?
DEM 1,829 m.
Where is Bwiza located?
It is at -2.04020, 29.78880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwiza in?
It is in Rwanda.