Location & Surroundings
Rubayu is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisoro, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 13 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° 20' 36" S, 29° 48' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 2073 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:48
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rubayu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rubayu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
4.38 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 | 20.7 | 1.6 | 142 | 61 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 0.7 | 188 | 88 | 1,017.6 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 26 | 181.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.2 | 0.4 | 282 | 86 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 135 | 66 | 1,018.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 10 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.9 | 144 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 4.36 / 4.38 | 29 | 806.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 0.7 | 327 | 90 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 65 | 261.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 1.4 | 299 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 0.6 | 96 | 83 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 0.5 | 125 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 6.04 / 6.04 | 95 | 663.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 0.2 | 313 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 4.78 | 98 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 0.8 | 321 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.1 | 360 | 80 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 81.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.3 | 1.6 | 44 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 4.93 / 5.15 | 41 | 899.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rubayu?
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rubayu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rubayu?
Local time is 00:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rubayu?
Rubayu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rubayu?
DEM 2,073 m.
Where is Rubayu located?
It is at -1.34330, 29.81480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rubayu in?
It is in Rwanda.