Location & Surroundings
Mbuye is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,750 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Colline Mbuye
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° 14' 4" S, 29° 39' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1750 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,080 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mbuye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.9 | 2.1 | 129 | 69 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.6 | 93 | 46 | 1,010.3 | 2.13 / 2.13 | 100 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 314 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 64 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.3 | 311 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 2.8 | 108 | 56 | 1,016.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 65.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 148 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 549.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 1.4 | 318 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 67 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 0.8 | 283 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 129 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 96 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.5 | 88 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 94 | 520.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 332 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 19 | 157.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.5 | 275 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 1.1 | 103 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 92.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuye?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Mbuye today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mbuye?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbuye?
Mbuye is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mbuye?
DEM 1,750 m.
Where is Mbuye located?
It is at -2.23440, 29.65440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuye in?
It is in Rwanda.