Location & Surroundings
Gakoni is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 28 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 27 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
2° 9' 21" S, 29° 54' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1524 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 969 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:36
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Gakoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.3 | 141 | 62 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 2.7 | 68 | 26 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 830.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 25 | 49 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 299 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.6 | 174 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 2.0 | 67 | 19 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 919.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 37 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 302 | 57 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 0.6 | 146 | 49 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 2.6 | 110 | 31 | 1,007.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 649.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 166 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.28 / 0.31 | 91 | 140.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 290 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.31 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 1.9 | 103 | 65 | 1,016.2 | 0.49 / 0.81 | 100 | 61.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakoni?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gakoni?
Local time is 18:36. 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 1,524 m.
Where is Gakoni located?
It is at -2.15590, 29.90940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakoni in?
It is in Rwanda.