Location & Surroundings
Mukaka is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 94 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 61 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° 32' 21" S, 29° 26' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 2193 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 766 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:10
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mukaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 16.5 | 0.9 | 340 | 73 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 257 | 74 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 107 | 53 | 1,017.2 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 75 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 223 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.63 / 0.68 | 93 | 376.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.5 | 261 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 84 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 261 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.4 | 112 | 53 | 1,016.8 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 96 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.6 | 104 | 38 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.19 | 57 | 681.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 0.7 | 218 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 221.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.3 | 251 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 114 | 66 | 1,016.8 | 0.93 / 1.01 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 85 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.52 / 1.53 | 98 | 554.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 1.2 | 267 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 52 | 130.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukaka?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 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 Mukaka today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mukaka?
Local time is 02:10. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukaka?
Mukaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mukaka?
DEM 2,193 m.
Where is Mukaka located?
It is at -2.53920, 29.44840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukaka in?
It is in Rwanda.