Location & Surroundings
Gikombe is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,061 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 11 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 14 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' 27" S, 29° 21' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 2061 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 330 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:04
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.9 | 1.0 | 108 | 64 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.5 | 54 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 30 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 0.7 | 19 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 130 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.8 | 66 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 662.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 26 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 52 | 118.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.3 | 22 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 141 | 60 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 17 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 2.2 | 166 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.44 / 0.50 | 60 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 34 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 98 | 137.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 27 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 163 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 61.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 0.8 | 13 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 2.92 / 2.99 | 91 | 518.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikombe?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Gikombe today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gikombe?
Local time is 23:04. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikombe?
Gikombe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikombe?
DEM 2,061 m.
Where is Gikombe located?
It is at -1.69070, 29.35890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikombe in?
It is in Rwanda.