Location & Surroundings
Rilima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 30 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 9' 28" S, 30° 13' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1406 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,785 p/km²
- Built-up 17.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:34
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Rilima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rilima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.3 | 119 | 42 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 2.7 | 113 | 25 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 844.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 22 | 45 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 324 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.5 | 106 | 41 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 135 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 72 | 548.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 17 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 1.14 / 1.36 | 95 | 109.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 336 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.4 | 147 | 60 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 3.1 | 77 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 666.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 295 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 57 | 151.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 0.7 | 257 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.9 | 0.7 | 243 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rilima?
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Rilima today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rilima?
Local time is 18:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rilima?
Rilima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rilima?
DEM 1,406 m.
Where is Rilima located?
It is at -2.15780, 30.22680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rilima in?
It is in Rwanda.