Location & Surroundings
Malinga is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,565 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 34 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° 15' 7" S, 29° 51' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1565 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 349 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:37
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Malinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 21.0 | 0.9 | 267 | 67 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 314 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 213 | 57 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 3.5 | 89 | 23 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 858.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.5 | 135 | 38 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 169.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 300 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 180 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 3.3 | 84 | 25 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 796.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.5 | 282 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 69 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 223 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 132 | 49 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.1 | 125 | 28 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 710.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 296 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 90.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malinga?
Now 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Malinga today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Malinga?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malinga?
Malinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Malinga?
DEM 1,565 m.
Where is Malinga located?
It is at -2.25200, 29.85680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malinga in?
It is in Rwanda.