Location & Surroundings
Gafu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 61 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 51 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° 2' 14" S, 29° 31' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 2225 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 533 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:38
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
73 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 15.3 | 1.3 | 324 | 75 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 111 | 56 | 1,017.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 21 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 121 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.31 / 0.33 | 90 | 541.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 0.7 | 17 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.20 / 0.53 | 100 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 0.6 | 333 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 106 | 62 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 78 | 62.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 239 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.89 / 1.00 | 100 | 432.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 343 | 72 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 96 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 1.3 | 325 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.25 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 2.0 | 103 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.03 / 0.46 | 100 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 114 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.96 / 1.43 | 57 | 420.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 354 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 99 | 240.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.3 | 2.2 | 283 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafu?
Now 15.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gafu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gafu?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gafu?
Gafu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gafu?
DEM 2,225 m.
Where is Gafu located?
It is at -2.03710, 29.51730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafu in?
It is in Rwanda.