Location & Surroundings
Rubuye is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 94 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 64 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° 33' 51" S, 29° 28' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 2144 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 789 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Rubuye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rubuye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.63 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 | 14.9 | 1.0 | 302 | 90 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.2 | 271 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.7 | 97 | 70 | 1,017.9 | 0.40 / 0.51 | 100 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 139 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 2.80 / 3.31 | 99 | 658.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 0.8 | 271 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 37 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 0.5 | 149 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 108 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.76 / 1.66 | 100 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 125 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 1.15 / 2.81 | 99 | 669.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 1.7 | 274 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 23 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 0.1 | 124 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.8 | 98 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.95 / 0.98 | 47 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 3.6 | 128 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 2.48 / 3.45 | 100 | 751.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 0.5 | 208 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 1.03 / 4.49 | 100 | 148.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rubuye?
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rubuye today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rubuye?
Local time is 01:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rubuye?
Rubuye is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rubuye?
DEM 2,144 m.
Where is Rubuye located?
It is at -2.56410, 29.47650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rubuye in?
It is in Rwanda.