Location & Surroundings
Ruzuru is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,957 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 5 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 43 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° 1' 9" S, 29° 44' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1957 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 209 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ruzuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruzuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
38 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.5 | 0.4 | 95 | 53 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 300 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 104 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 55 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 47 | 383.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.0 | 255 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 235.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 297 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 93 | 51 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 3.9 | 82 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 711.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 1.5 | 360 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 319 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 156 | 41 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 3.2 | 105 | 21 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 875.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.7 | 319 | 41 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 122.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruzuru?
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 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 Ruzuru today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ruzuru?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruzuru?
Ruzuru is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruzuru?
DEM 1,957 m.
Where is Ruzuru located?
It is at -2.01930, 29.74790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruzuru in?
It is in Rwanda.