Location & Surroundings
Rutabo is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 12 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 32 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Colline Rutabo
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° 12' 56" S, 29° 57' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1482 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,478 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:30
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rutabo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutabo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 29.6 | 2.7 | 102 | 29 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 290 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 91 | 34.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 342 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 155 | 56 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 71.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 3.8 | 109 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 763.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 328 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 225 | 59 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 146 | 38 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.6 | 3.6 | 113 | 19 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 922.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 356 | 34 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 186.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 274 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 163 | 38 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 1.5 | 103 | 18 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 866.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutabo?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Rutabo today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rutabo?
Local time is 00:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutabo?
Rutabo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rutabo?
DEM 1,482 m.
Where is Rutabo located?
It is at -2.21560, 29.95340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutabo in?
It is in Rwanda.