Location & Surroundings
Giko is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,092 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 33 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° 41' 24" S, 30° 0' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 2092 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,219 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Giko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.97 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 | 18.2 | 1.0 | 315 | 76 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 2.2 | 116 | 70 | 1,018.3 | 3.22 / 3.22 | 99 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 113 | 42 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 97 | 602.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.9 | 323 | 73 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 99 | 130.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 2.1 | 301 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.63 / 0.97 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 110 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.86 / 1.83 | 62 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 195 | 51 | 1,012.2 | 0.48 / 2.31 | 100 | 634.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 2.6 | 324 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 2.76 / 5.07 | 100 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.8 | 2.3 | 306 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 147 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 88 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 121 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.78 / 1.25 | 100 | 574.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 333 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.95 / 2.19 | 99 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 1.7 | 337 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giko?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giko today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Giko?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giko?
Giko is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Giko?
DEM 2,092 m.
Where is Giko located?
It is at -1.69010, 30.01510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giko in?
It is in Rwanda.