Location & Surroundings
Kavumu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 50 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° 1' 8" S, 29° 41' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1768 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 365 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:25
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 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 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 15.8 | 1.0 | 46 | 89 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 109 | 71 | 1,018.0 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 86 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 350 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 1.96 / 2.39 | 97 | 667.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 326 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 69 | 122.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.0 | 307 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 82 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.9 | 27 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 100 | 463.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 305 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.98 / 2.30 | 97 | 158.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.2 | 0.2 | 186 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 81 | 72 | 1,016.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 2.3 | 20 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 3.99 / 4.22 | 100 | 589.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 320 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 100 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.7 | 0.2 | 33 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kavumu?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Kavumu today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kavumu?
Local time is 13:25. 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 1,768 m.
Where is Kavumu located?
It is at -2.01890, 29.69110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kavumu in?
It is in Rwanda.