Location & Surroundings
Vumbi is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,886 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 85 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 45 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° 37' 36" S, 29° 41' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1886 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Vumbi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vumbi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.9 | 0.4 | 267 | 73 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.8 | 102 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 74 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 12 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 95 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 247 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.07 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.1 | 133 | 48 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 3.4 | 78 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 789.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 317 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 148.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 277 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.3 | 193 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 139 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.03 / 0.10 | 87 | 566.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 305 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.60 / 0.70 | 100 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 0.8 | 253 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 2.6 | 130 | 48 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vumbi?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Vumbi today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Vumbi?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vumbi?
Vumbi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Vumbi?
DEM 1,886 m.
Where is Vumbi located?
It is at -2.62660, 29.69680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vumbi in?
It is in Rwanda.