Location & Surroundings
Gahinga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,592 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 4 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 7 km away.
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
2° 31' 18" S, 28° 53' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1592 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 170 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:26
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Gahinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gahinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.4 | 1.1 | 46 | 74 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 61 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 73 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 28 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 99 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 326 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.2 | 358 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 181 | 59 | 1,009.2 | 0.42 / 0.44 | 95 | 542.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 230 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.45 | 99 | 137.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 338 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.37 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 0.8 | 276 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 70 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 1.8 | 212 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 4.65 / 5.28 | 99 | 589.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 0.6 | 298 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 4.67 | 99 | 167.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 0.5 | 295 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 0.3 | 40 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.16 / 0.66 | 100 | 76.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gahinga?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Gahinga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gahinga?
Local time is 19:26. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gahinga?
Gahinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gahinga?
DEM 1,592 m.
Where is Gahinga located?
It is at -2.52176, 28.89659 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gahinga in?
It is in Rwanda.