Location & Surroundings
Gahinga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 5 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 26 km to the northwest.
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° 9' 50" S, 30° 9' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1408 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 487 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:40
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gahinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gahinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 20.5 | 1.4 | 333 | 69 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 0.5 | 248 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 139 | 57 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 91 | 33 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 568.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.7 | 354 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 141.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 32 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 44 | 55 | 1,016.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 2.7 | 77 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 580.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 354 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.53 / 0.55 | 31 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 23 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 164 | 55 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.3 | 106 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 592.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 1.1 | 344 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 56.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gahinga?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gahinga?
Local time is 03:40. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gahinga?
Gahinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gahinga?
DEM 1,408 m.
Where is Gahinga located?
It is at -2.16390, 30.15610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gahinga in?
It is in Rwanda.