Location & Surroundings
Rutobwe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,774 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Rutogbe
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
1° 58' 39" S, 29° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1774 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 517 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:53
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Rutobwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutobwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 20.0 | 0.5 | 93 | 73 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 127 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 3.54 / 3.54 | 68 | 778.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 280 | 91 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 3.08 | 56 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 288 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 0.7 | 352 | 73 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 81 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 91 | 827.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 0.9 | 255 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 2.33 / 2.59 | 100 | 126.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 0.5 | 321 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 0.2 | 194 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.6 | 74 | 50 | 1,008.3 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 85 | 631.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 291 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 2.70 / 3.41 | 83 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 316 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 0.7 | 129 | 75 | 1,016.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 68.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutobwe?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 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 Rutobwe today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rutobwe?
Local time is 15:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutobwe?
Rutobwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rutobwe?
DEM 1,774 m.
Where is Rutobwe located?
It is at -1.97738, 29.80008 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutobwe in?
It is in Rwanda.