Location & Surroundings
Kilinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,208 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 58 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 26 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° 27' 37" S, 29° 53' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 2208 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 681 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:33
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kilinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kilinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 20.8 | 0.9 | 133 | 66 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 1.4 | 354 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 4.49 / 4.49 | 79 | 96.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 8 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 65 | 77 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.2 | 113 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.99 / 1.03 | 90 | 777.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.1 | 273 | 94 | 1,017.6 | 5.72 / 6.76 | 88 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 0.6 | 261 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 155 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 1.6 | 157 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 713.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 0.7 | 292 | 65 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 137.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 1.2 | 305 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 126 | 60 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.6 | 142 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 781.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kilinga?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kilinga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kilinga?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kilinga?
Kilinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kilinga?
DEM 2,208 m.
Where is Kilinga located?
It is at -1.46030, 29.88860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kilinga in?
It is in Rwanda.