Location & Surroundings
Gatare is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 45 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 38 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° 47' 11" S, 30° 25' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1621 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,661 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:51
- 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 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 18.6 | 1.1 | 276 | 60 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 55 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.3 | 83 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 558.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 311 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 6 | 161.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.1 | 319 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 92 | 38 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 85 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 705.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 354 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 0.7 | 359 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 137 | 36 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 2.6 | 56 | 25 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 725.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 54 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 47 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 1.5 | 50 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatare?
Now 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 05:42 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatare?
Local time is 09:27. 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 1,621 m.
Where is Gatare located?
It is at -1.78640, 30.42790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatare in?
It is in Rwanda.