Location & Surroundings
Gahinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 24 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 31 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
1° 49' 9" S, 29° 53' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 763 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:58
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Gahinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gahinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.2 | 2.5 | 322 | 90 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 1.4 | 312 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.6 | 164 | 71 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 58 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 692.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.5 | 318 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 40 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 324 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 158 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 0.4 | 54 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 589.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.7 | 2.0 | 337 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 203.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 2.1 | 333 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 120 | 66 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.2 | 56 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 88 | 767.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 1.8 | 322 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.74 / 1.90 | 100 | 103.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gahinga?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gahinga?
Local time is 02:58. 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 1,826 m.
Where is Gahinga located?
It is at -1.81920, 29.89090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gahinga in?
It is in Rwanda.