Location & Surroundings
Matoshya is a locality in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,875 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 9 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 50 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 50' 0" S, 29° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1875 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 318 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matoshya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matoshya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 13.8 | 1.1 | 309 | 86 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 138 | 66 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 99 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 662.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 324 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 61 | 75.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.4 | 318 | 80 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 132 | 62 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 91 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.69 / 0.70 | 96 | 738.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 335 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 52 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 1.3 | 323 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 83 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 83 | 45 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 77 | 625.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 334 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 33 | 146.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 1.2 | 319 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matoshya?
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Matoshya today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Matoshya?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matoshya?
Matoshya is a locality.
What is the elevation of Matoshya?
DEM 1,875 m.
Where is Matoshya located?
It is at -1.83333, 29.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matoshya in?
It is in Rwanda.