Location & Surroundings
Kibuye is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 54 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 38 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° 37' 28" S, 29° 41' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1729 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 551 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:14
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kibuye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kibuye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 16.6 | 1.0 | 351 | 69 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 333 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 151 | 47 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 88 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 765.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.1 | 14 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 92 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.0 | 330 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 127 | 57 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 84 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 98 | 626.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 1.2 | 343 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 1.85 / 2.11 | 100 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 0.3 | 209 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 113 | 73 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 83 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 235 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 4.18 / 4.62 | 81 | 524.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 1.1 | 357 | 78 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 78 | 191.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kibuye?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Kibuye today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kibuye?
Local time is 03:14. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kibuye?
Kibuye is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kibuye?
DEM 1,729 m.
Where is Kibuye located?
It is at -1.62440, 29.69230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kibuye in?
It is in Rwanda.