Location & Surroundings
Muhanga is a city in Southern Province, Rwanda with 82,797 inhabitants, at 1,802 m elevation. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Muhange
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° 1' 22" S, 29° 42' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1802 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 82,797
- Pop. Density 380 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:33
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Muhanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Muhanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 20.0 | 2.3 | 110 | 70 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 353 | 55 | 1,012.2 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 85 | 669.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 309 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 15 | 161.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 0.9 | 347 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.4 | 77 | 65 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 353 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 91 | 510.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 0.7 | 46 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 2.65 / 3.35 | 92 | 136.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 0.1 | 356 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 88 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.09 / 0.40 | 100 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 174 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 2.26 / 2.67 | 99 | 616.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 317 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 114.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Muhanga?
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Muhanga today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Muhanga?
Local time is 13:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Muhanga?
Muhanga is a populated locality.
How many people live in Muhanga?
Population about 82,797.
What is the elevation of Muhanga?
DEM 1,802 m.
Where is Muhanga located?
It is at -2.02269, 29.70691 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Muhanga in?
It is in Rwanda.