Location & Surroundings
Gatare is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,420 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 3 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 15 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° 16' 34" S, 30° 3' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1420 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:36
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 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 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.75 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 | 24.6 | 0.6 | 34 | 45 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 298 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 38 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.20 / 0.94 | 98 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.5 | 80 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 64 | 377.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.6 | 293 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.62 / 0.75 | 100 | 182.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.6 | 260 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 61 | 58 | 1,016.4 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 12 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 3.6 | 82 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.06 / 0.25 | 85 | 700.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 3.1 | 335 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.58 / 0.83 | 94 | 109.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 190 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 354 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 1.5 | 92 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 54 | 641.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 1.1 | 351 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 92 | 214.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatare?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gatare today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gatare?
Local time is 05:36. 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 1,420 m.
Where is Gatare located?
It is at -2.27620, 30.06070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatare in?
It is in Rwanda.