Location & Surroundings
Gako is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,909 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 40 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
1° 38' 4" S, 29° 59' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1909 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 363 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 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 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 16.1 | 1.0 | 331 | 81 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 103 | 69 | 1,018.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 76 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 107 | 47 | 1,013.4 | 0.42 / 0.54 | 100 | 650.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 354 | 80 | 1,017.0 | 0.67 / 1.21 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.5 | 323 | 73 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 91 | 64 | 1,017.6 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 48 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 184 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.42 / 0.57 | 100 | 544.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 291 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 88 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 1.4 | 300 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 69 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 31 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 1.56 / 2.46 | 83 | 539.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 316 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 181.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.2 | 1.6 | 290 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gako?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gako?
Local time is 09:24. 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 1,909 m.
Where is Gako located?
It is at -1.63440, 29.99270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gako in?
It is in Rwanda.