Location & Surroundings
Poste Bisoke is a border post in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinigi, 10 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type border post (PSTB)
- a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 27' 13" S, 29° 30' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 2673 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Poste Bisoke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poste Bisoke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 11.6 | 1.2 | 163 | 86 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 118 | 63 | 1,019.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 135 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 1.50 / 1.55 | 93 | 680.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 160 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 75 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 0.6 | 200 | 86 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 95 | 73 | 1,018.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 9 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 87 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 2.91 / 3.06 | 67 | 705.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 1.0 | 127 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 2.55 | 11 | 202.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.1 | 0.5 | 174 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 105 | 70 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 36 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 109 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.41 / 0.46 | 99 | 478.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 0.9 | 138 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 56 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.6 | 0.4 | 171 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poste Bisoke?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Poste Bisoke today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Poste Bisoke?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Poste Bisoke?
Poste Bisoke is a border post.
What is the elevation of Poste Bisoke?
DEM 2,673 m.
Where is Poste Bisoke located?
It is at -1.45360, 29.50480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poste Bisoke in?
It is in Rwanda.