Location & Surroundings
Ruhimbi is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,583 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 28 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 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° 55' 41" S, 29° 48' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1583 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,075 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:18
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
- Centre de Negoce RUHIMBI
- Centre de Negoce KAJEVUBA
- Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO
- Inyuma ya Giko
- Familles MUGENZI Benedigito et Fils
- Famille Evariste NGIRABATWARE
- Famille KAYIRANGA Evariste
- Gaji
- MU GAHINGA Village
- Family Venuste MUDAHERANWA
- Mara
- Family Bernard RUDAHUNGA (former residence)
- Family BIHOYIKI Theogene
- Family NZAJYIBWAMI Paul
- family Jean BIZURU
- family Didace-Janviere-MUGANAJAMBO
- Family JAMBO Jean Claude (Former Residence)
- Family BIZIMANA Silas
- Family RUDAHUNGA Bernard
Nearby
Weather in Ruhimbi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruhimbi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.3 | 302 | 61 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 73 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 792.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 312 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 312 | 64 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.6 | 8 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 86 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 655.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 86 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 141.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 286 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.12 / 0.17 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.7 | 108 | 57 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 107 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 320 | 52 | 1,012.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 64 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 305 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 1.3 | 121 | 47 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhimbi?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Ruhimbi today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ruhimbi?
Local time is 15:18. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhimbi?
Ruhimbi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruhimbi?
DEM 1,583 m.
Where is Ruhimbi located?
It is at -1.92810, 29.80650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhimbi in?
It is in Rwanda.