Location & Surroundings
Makwandi is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,695 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 26 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 19 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° 51' 4" S, 30° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1695 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 697 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:17
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Makwandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makwandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 20.6 | 0.9 | 51 | 45 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 291 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 168 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 109 | 20 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 887.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.9 | 21 | 38 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 200.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 307 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 95 | 32 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.1 | 68 | 21 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 884.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 2.3 | 76 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 356 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 84 | 47 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 0.6 | 77 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 592.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 2.2 | 21 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 84 | 111.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makwandi?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 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 Makwandi today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makwandi?
Local time is 06:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makwandi?
Makwandi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Makwandi?
DEM 1,695 m.
Where is Makwandi located?
It is at -1.85120, 30.26660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makwandi in?
It is in Rwanda.