Location & Surroundings
Gakeri is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 47 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° 1' 16" S, 29° 28' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2294 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 893 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:32
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gakeri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakeri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 22.9 | 0.8 | 152 | 49 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.7 | 10 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 45 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.4 | 313 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 102 | 62 | 1,017.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 21 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.7 | 337 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.19 / 0.33 | 98 | 506.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 74 | 67 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 79 | 55.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 334 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.36 / 0.66 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 100 | 67 | 1,017.2 | 0.25 / 0.92 | 66 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 0.1 | 115 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 1.40 / 2.31 | 94 | 775.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 71 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 2.12 | 100 | 155.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 348 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 81 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.30 | 100 | 40.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 2.0 | 60 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 96 | 489.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakeri?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 506 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 Gakeri today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gakeri?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakeri?
Gakeri is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakeri?
DEM 2,294 m.
Where is Gakeri located?
It is at -2.02120, 29.48000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakeri in?
It is in Rwanda.