Location & Surroundings
Gashoko is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,526 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 85 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 23 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° 52' 17" S, 29° 17' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1526 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,217 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gashoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 18.9 | 0.4 | 17 | 69 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 2.4 | 113 | 55 | 1,016.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 62 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 303 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 793.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.7 | 70 | 60 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 108.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.6 | 44 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 2.9 | 124 | 54 | 1,016.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 18 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 309 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 747.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 3.4 | 89 | 67 | 1,015.3 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 47 | 121.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 0.8 | 119 | 66 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 103 | 57 | 1,016.6 | 0.13 / 0.26 | 96 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 252 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.17 / 0.42 | 100 | 592.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 57 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 1.6 | 15 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashoko?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 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 Gashoko today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gashoko?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashoko?
Gashoko is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashoko?
DEM 1,526 m.
Where is Gashoko located?
It is at -1.87130, 29.29540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashoko in?
It is in Rwanda.