Location & Surroundings
Gakoni is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 4 km to the northeast.
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° 58' 18" S, 30° 8' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1478 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,286 p/km²
- Built-up 10.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:18
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gakoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 18.2 | 0.8 | 276 | 81 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 173 | 60 | 1,017.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 65 | 29 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 748.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 26 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 133.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 0.8 | 350 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 0.4 | 129 | 38 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 1.7 | 98 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 864.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 33 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.0 | 1.0 | 335 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 163 | 43 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 3.5 | 80 | 29 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 707.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 73 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 0.3 | 39 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakoni?
Now 18.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gakoni?
Local time is 12:18. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakoni?
Gakoni is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakoni?
DEM 1,478 m.
Where is Gakoni located?
It is at -1.97180, 30.14590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakoni in?
It is in Rwanda.