Location & Surroundings
Kabavu is a hill in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,612 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahembe, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Kabavu is hill in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 20' 18" S, 29° 23' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 2612 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 567 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:38
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other hills nearby
Weather in Kabavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 20.2 | 1.1 | 106 | 53 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 96 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 98 | 420.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 181 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 75 | 159.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 0.5 | 275 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 2.1 | 112 | 46 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.1 | 85 | 27 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 860.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.1 | 171 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 0.7 | 283 | 51 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 0.9 | 139 | 46 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 24 | 30 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 752.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 182 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 144 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 1.2 | 118 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 83 | 23.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabavu?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Kabavu today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kabavu?
Local time is 14:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabavu?
Kabavu is a hill.
What is the elevation of Kabavu?
DEM 2,612 m.
Where is Kabavu located?
It is at -2.33820, 29.38460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabavu in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry