Location & Surroundings
Gikore is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,076 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 48 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 31 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° 31' 16" S, 30° 3' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 2076 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 434 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikore
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikore, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 14.7 | 1.7 | 294 | 80 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 87 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 81 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 759.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 317 | 76 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 85 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.7 | 307 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 101 | 65 | 1,016.8 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 9 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 176 | 48 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 616.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 344 | 62 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 157.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.0 | 1.8 | 311 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 117 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 73 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 650.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 51 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 89 | 159.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.5 | 1.4 | 297 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikore?
Now 14.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikore today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gikore?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikore?
Gikore is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikore?
DEM 2,076 m.
Where is Gikore located?
It is at -1.52110, 30.06070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikore in?
It is in Rwanda.