Location & Surroundings
Kamayanja is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitarama, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 25 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Kamayahja
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 0' 59" S, 29° 50' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1611 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 577 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:25
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kamayanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kamayanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 19.9 | 0.7 | 51 | 69 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 281 | 82 | 1,015.9 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 137 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 37 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 3.7 | 53 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 75 | 673.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.2 | 315 | 57 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 184.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.2 | 290 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 92 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 37.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 2.1 | 98 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 879.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 1.0 | 358 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 148.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 314 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 147 | 46 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 4.4 | 82 | 32 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 666.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 0.1 | 110 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 128.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kamayanja?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Kamayanja today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kamayanja?
Local time is 02:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kamayanja?
Kamayanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kamayanja?
DEM 1,611 m.
Where is Kamayanja located?
It is at -2.01630, 29.84360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kamayanja in?
It is in Rwanda.