Location & Surroundings
Kigembe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 11 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 27 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° 0' 58" S, 29° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1631 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 695 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 20.6 | 0.7 | 316 | 71 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 66 | 55 | 1,011.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 315 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 1.45 / 1.52 | 83 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.7 | 309 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 0.1 | 301 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 15 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 93 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.84 / 0.86 | 93 | 703.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 201 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 3.81 / 4.67 | 100 | 127.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 308 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 6.04 / 10.71 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.9 | 0.2 | 342 | 83 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 113 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 4.92 / 5.02 | 100 | 448.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 310 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.96 / 5.98 | 100 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 264 | 96 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 2.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 0.5 | 289 | 87 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 95 | 48.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigembe?
Now 20.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Kigembe today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kigembe?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigembe?
Kigembe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigembe?
DEM 1,631 m.
Where is Kigembe located?
It is at -2.01600, 29.89990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigembe in?
It is in Rwanda.