Location & Surroundings
Rwimpili is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,983 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bushenge, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 10 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° 28' 20" S, 28° 59' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1983 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 877 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwimpili
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwimpili, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 27.3 | 1.4 | 331 | 33 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 196 | 51 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 0.4 | 182 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 172 | 42 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.0 | 115 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 558.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 294 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 349 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 167 | 66 | 1,016.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.9 | 333 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 433.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 12 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 130.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 0.4 | 22 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.25 / 0.32 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 205 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.43 / 0.75 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 162 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.59 / 1.33 | 95 | 431.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwimpili?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 Rwimpili today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rwimpili?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwimpili?
Rwimpili is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwimpili?
DEM 1,983 m.
Where is Rwimpili located?
It is at -2.47210, 28.99490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwimpili in?
It is in Rwanda.