Location & Surroundings
Gakereko is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 84 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 63 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° 25' 34" S, 29° 28' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 2116 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 707 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gakereko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakereko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 18.1 | 1.1 | 222 | 63 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 281 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 112 | 52 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 4.2 | 64 | 41 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 497.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.2 | 285 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.22 / 0.28 | 100 | 132.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 255 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 2.6 | 99 | 45 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 87 | 27 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 816.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 0.7 | 270 | 52 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 142.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.5 | 268 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 120 | 40 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.1 | 90 | 23 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 832.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 1.7 | 261 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 207.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakereko?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 498 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 Gakereko today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gakereko?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakereko?
Gakereko is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakereko?
DEM 2,116 m.
Where is Gakereko located?
It is at -2.42610, 29.46940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakereko in?
It is in Rwanda.