Location & Surroundings
Gikoma is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 44 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 38 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° 42' 31" S, 30° 22' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1512 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,121 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 500 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 0.4 | 204 | 68 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.5 | 119 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 2.53 / 2.53 | 92 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 83 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 96 | 500.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 334 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 55 | 131.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.5 | 84 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.21 / 0.22 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 97 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 1.52 / 1.74 | 81 | 45.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.4 | 99 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 666.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.2 | 292 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 1.98 / 2.74 | 100 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.1 | 1.3 | 314 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 122 | 65 | 1,016.0 | 0.52 / 0.59 | 82 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 59 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.23 / 0.82 | 94 | 559.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 353 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.4 | 1.0 | 358 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 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 Gikoma?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 500 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikoma today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gikoma?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikoma?
Gikoma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikoma?
DEM 1,512 m.
Where is Gikoma located?
It is at -1.70856, 30.36847 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikoma in?
It is in Rwanda.