Location & Surroundings
Byiyando is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,676 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 48 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Byiyando is river in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,676 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 16' 24" S, 29° 46' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1676 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 550 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:18
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Byiyando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Byiyando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 26.3 | 2.1 | 123 | 35 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 330 | 51 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 103.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 308 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 3.8 | 119 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 73.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.4 | 111 | 30 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 761.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 354 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 264 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 3.0 | 114 | 49 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 76.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 5.5 | 97 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 764.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 114 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 90 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 313 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 0.60 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.8 | 96 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 29.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.7 | 3.0 | 98 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 84 | 646.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Byiyando?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Byiyando today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Byiyando?
Local time is 01:18. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Byiyando?
Byiyando is a stream.
What is the elevation of Byiyando?
DEM 1,676 m.
Where is Byiyando located?
It is at -2.27330, 29.77500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Byiyando in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry