Location & Surroundings
Nyanza is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,786 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 80 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 42 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° 34' 54" S, 29° 43' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1786 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,074 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nyanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.3 | 284 | 74 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 150 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.2 | 31 | 32 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 51 | 576.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 287 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 98 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.3 | 231 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 105 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 4.2 | 68 | 26 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 861.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 303 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 1.4 | 273 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 122 | 40 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 2.5 | 53 | 20 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 894.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 265 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 118.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 214 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyanza?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Nyanza today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Nyanza?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nyanza?
Nyanza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nyanza?
DEM 1,786 m.
Where is Nyanza located?
It is at -2.58170, 29.72170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyanza in?
It is in Rwanda.