Location & Surroundings
Gakamba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Colline Gakamba
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° 16' 0" S, 30° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1358 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 708 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:36
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gakamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 29.8 | 3.4 | 108 | 31 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 52 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 291 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.86 / 0.89 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 35 | 65 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 20.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 3.6 | 92 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 80 | 576.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 316 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.32 / 0.42 | 98 | 174.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 308 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 119 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 5 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.6 | 2.8 | 85 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 31 | 666.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 293 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 1.91 / 2.07 | 95 | 173.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 263 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 55 | 65 | 1,017.3 | 0.19 / 0.29 | 100 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.4 | 0.7 | 312 | 29 | 1,009.0 | 0.10 / 0.39 | 67 | 643.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakamba?
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gakamba today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gakamba?
Local time is 22:36. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakamba?
Gakamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakamba?
DEM 1,358 m.
Where is Gakamba located?
It is at -2.26661, 30.12521 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakamba in?
It is in Rwanda.