Location & Surroundings
Karundo is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 10 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 30 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° 13' 12" S, 29° 52' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1654 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 288 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:23
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karundo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karundo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 22.5 | 1.2 | 346 | 49 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 322 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 112 | 49 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.6 | 113 | 27 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.7 | 354 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 303 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 125 | 44 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 4.2 | 112 | 32 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 743.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 12 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 54 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 315 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.19 / 0.37 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 88 | 58 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 97 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 3.2 | 116 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.12 / 0.27 | 100 | 720.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.7 | 313 | 60 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 90 | 60.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karundo?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 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 Karundo today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karundo?
Local time is 03:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karundo?
Karundo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karundo?
DEM 1,654 m.
Where is Karundo located?
It is at -2.22010, 29.88310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karundo in?
It is in Rwanda.