Location & Surroundings
Mataba is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,403 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigali, 10 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 10 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° 2' 12" S, 30° 4' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1403 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,354 p/km²
- Built-up 13.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.8 | 0.9 | 315 | 70 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 126 | 58 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 2.0 | 93 | 26 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 19 | 46 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 179.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.8 | 309 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 108 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 0.9 | 50 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 484.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 10 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 178.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.9 | 1.1 | 296 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 0.8 | 109 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 61 | 26 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 664.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 8 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 114.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 1.4 | 324 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataba?
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Mataba today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mataba?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mataba?
Mataba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mataba?
DEM 1,403 m.
Where is Mataba located?
It is at -2.03660, 30.07680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataba in?
It is in Rwanda.