Location & Surroundings
Rukindo is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,427 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 31 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 6 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° 13' 8" S, 30° 7' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1427 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 643 p/km²
- Built-up 10.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rukindo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukindo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.3 | 0.6 | 269 | 53 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 140 | 42 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 2.2 | 98 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 881.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 30 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 235.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.0 | 212 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 76 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 46 | 25 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 653.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 21 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 161.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 309 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 208 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 79 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 633.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 269 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 95 | 112.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 0.9 | 267 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukindo?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 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 Rukindo today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rukindo?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukindo?
Rukindo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukindo?
DEM 1,427 m.
Where is Rukindo located?
It is at -2.21890, 30.11940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukindo in?
It is in Rwanda.