Location & Surroundings
Mukono is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,813 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 60 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 29 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
1° 32' 38" S, 29° 42' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1813 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,284 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:26
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mukono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.4 | 2.4 | 107 | 43 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.3 | 330 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 82 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 336 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 154 | 44 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.7 | 110 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 850.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 37 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 270.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.6 | 340 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 131 | 38 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 1.8 | 129 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 879.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 21 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 110.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 332 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 112 | 50 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 1.7 | 72 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 100 | 440.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukono?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Mukono today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mukono?
Local time is 22:26. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukono?
Mukono is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mukono?
DEM 1,813 m.
Where is Mukono located?
It is at -1.54380, 29.70970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukono in?
It is in Rwanda.