Location & Surroundings
Gicaca is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 27 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 11' 22" S, 30° 1' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1469 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,137 p/km²
- Built-up 14.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Gicaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gicaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.1 | 2.3 | 291 | 67 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 0.6 | 287 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 163 | 56 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 2.7 | 116 | 28 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 638.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.4 | 294 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.3 | 161 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 162 | 38 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 3.3 | 108 | 18 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 928.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 1.8 | 6 | 34 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 189.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 283 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 105 | 36 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 66 | 18 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 888.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 2.7 | 45 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 239.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gicaca?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 04:04. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gicaca?
Gicaca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gicaca?
DEM 1,469 m.
Where is Gicaca located?
It is at -2.18950, 30.01730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gicaca in?
It is in Rwanda.