Location & Surroundings
Gicaca is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,432 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 9 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 21 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 13 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° 56' 6" S, 30° 14' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1432 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 808 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gicaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gicaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.1 | 1.3 | 259 | 81 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.6 | 49 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 74 | 594.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 242 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 79 | 164.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 0.3 | 336 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.4 | 333 | 62 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 2.1 | 111 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 502.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 44 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 188.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 0.6 | 11 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 0.5 | 90 | 51 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 1.9 | 107 | 26 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 671.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 327 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 97 | 165.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.4 | 246 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 189 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gicaca?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Gicaca today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gicaca?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gicaca?
Gicaca is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gicaca?
DEM 1,432 m.
Where is Gicaca located?
It is at -1.93500, 30.24850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gicaca in?
It is in Rwanda.