Location & Surroundings
Kavumu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 34 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 42 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° 49' 36" S, 29° 46' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1527 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,293 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kavumu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kavumu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 22.1 | 0.7 | 347 | 59 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 1.4 | 315 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 41 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 1.7 | 317 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.8 | 170 | 70 | 1,018.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 72 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.8 | 120 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.30 / 0.31 | 13 | 508.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.9 | 335 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 33 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 333 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 288 | 70 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 0.3 | 356 | 59 | 1,011.0 | 3.10 / 3.10 | 97 | 741.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 1.6 | 332 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 100 | 104.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 323 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 63 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 76.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.1 | 1.9 | 57 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 59 | 727.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kavumu?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kavumu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kavumu?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kavumu?
Kavumu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kavumu?
DEM 1,527 m.
Where is Kavumu located?
It is at -1.82680, 29.78180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kavumu in?
It is in Rwanda.