Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,900 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 44 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° 43' 47" S, 29° 48' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1900 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 257 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:47
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 57 | 66 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 2.6 | 329 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 4.03 / 4.03 | 99 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 1.3 | 315 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 152 | 72 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 93.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.3 | 18 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 641.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 307 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 55 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 1.8 | 327 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 170 | 69 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.0 | 97 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 684.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.9 | 340 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 3 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 2.0 | 342 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 127 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 71.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 1.8 | 68 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 2.15 / 2.16 | 81 | 745.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 21:47. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihinga?
Gihinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihinga?
DEM 1,900 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -1.72970, 29.81510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Rwanda.