Location & Surroundings
Gako is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,555 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 13 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 50 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 32 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° 11' 58" S, 30° 26' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1555 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 350 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:29
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.1 | 3.6 | 89 | 71 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.6 | 261 | 83 | 1,015.3 | 3.43 / 3.43 | 87 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 0.6 | 249 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 231 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 3.0 | 109 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 769.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 32 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 26 | 154.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.4 | 264 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 0 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.4 | 1.6 | 343 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 620.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 51 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 21 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.6 | 39 | 67 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.0 | 2.0 | 73 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 65 | 793.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gako?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 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 Gako today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gako?
Local time is 23:29. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gako?
Gako is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gako?
DEM 1,555 m.
Where is Gako located?
It is at -2.19940, 30.43600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gako in?
It is in Rwanda.