Location & Surroundings
Karehe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,839 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 33 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 41 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° 59' 48" S, 29° 45' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1839 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 528 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:45
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karehe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karehe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,015.5 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 | 20.8 | 0.7 | 136 | 53 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 97 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 509.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 295 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 36 | 193.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.4 | 320 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.1 | 101 | 51 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.0 | 90 | 26 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 772.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 332 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 315 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.7 | 110 | 41 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 3.3 | 85 | 25 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 823.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 357 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 119.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.6 | 23 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 0.7 | 109 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 25.1 | 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 Karehe?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Karehe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Karehe?
Local time is 15:45. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karehe?
Karehe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karehe?
DEM 1,839 m.
Where is Karehe located?
It is at -1.99660, 29.76290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karehe in?
It is in Rwanda.