Location & Surroundings
Gihama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 47 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 34 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° 19' 59" S, 29° 52' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1507 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 503 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:41
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Gihama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 20.8 | 0.4 | 117 | 64 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 116 | 36 | 1,010.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 48 | 611.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 286 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.32 / 0.40 | 65 | 218.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 252 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.9 | 97 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.8 | 360 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 92 | 526.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 265 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 0.04 / 0.30 | 100 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 280 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.12 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.1 | 266 | 75 | 1,015.8 | 0.46 / 0.89 | 100 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 89 | 33 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 73 | 631.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 295 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.37 / 0.39 | 18 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.4 | 278 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 0.5 | 309 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 31.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihama?
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Gihama today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gihama?
Local time is 15:41. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihama?
Gihama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihama?
DEM 1,507 m.
Where is Gihama located?
It is at -2.33300, 29.87040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihama in?
It is in Rwanda.