Location & Surroundings
Mutara is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,601 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 46 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° 41' 32" S, 29° 48' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1601 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 332 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mutara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mutara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
2.22 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 | 16.7 | 1.0 | 308 | 84 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 127 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 2.34 / 2.34 | 100 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 94 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 99 | 550.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.8 | 303 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 117.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.2 | 323 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 1.71 / 2.22 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 136 | 71 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 58 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 162 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 1.69 / 2.72 | 99 | 651.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.1 | 329 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 4.20 / 6.93 | 100 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 1.5 | 303 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 156 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 93 | 54.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 20 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 1.75 / 2.22 | 100 | 533.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.5 | 320 | 87 | 1,016.7 | 1.64 / 3.86 | 98 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.8 | 1.3 | 342 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mutara?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mutara today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mutara?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mutara?
Mutara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mutara?
DEM 1,601 m.
Where is Mutara located?
It is at -1.69230, 29.80270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mutara in?
It is in Rwanda.