Location & Surroundings
Gakoni is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 35 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 49' 19" S, 30° 24' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1544 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,407 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gakoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 15.8 | 0.8 | 223 | 86 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 85 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 53 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 98 | 500.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 358 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 93.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.0 | 40 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 34 | 59 | 1,017.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 8 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 93 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 93 | 639.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 349 | 70 | 1,014.1 | 0.17 / 0.34 | 16 | 113.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 1.2 | 15 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 44 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 132 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 42 | 536.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 343 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 204.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.3 | 1.1 | 343 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakoni?
Now 15.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 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 Gakoni today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gakoni?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakoni?
Gakoni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gakoni?
DEM 1,544 m.
Where is Gakoni located?
It is at -1.82200, 30.41490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakoni in?
It is in Rwanda.