Location & Surroundings
Gatare is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigali, 10 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 8 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
2° 1' 47" S, 30° 6' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1509 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,971 p/km²
- Built-up 17.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gatare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 17.8 | 0.9 | 316 | 70 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 126 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 2.0 | 93 | 26 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 671.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 23 | 46 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 174.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.7 | 312 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 105 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 0.8 | 53 | 24 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 486.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 11 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 165.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 1.1 | 295 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 107 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 1.9 | 64 | 26 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 665.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 9 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 1.4 | 327 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatare?
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Gatare today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gatare?
Local time is 11:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatare?
Gatare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatare?
DEM 1,509 m.
Where is Gatare located?
It is at -2.02970, 30.10510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatare in?
It is in Rwanda.