Location & Surroundings
Gikore is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 15 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 91 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 43' 6" S, 29° 47' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1508 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 191 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:44
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gikore
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikore, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 777 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 19.2 | 0.1 | 194 | 59 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.5 | 111 | 40 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 2.5 | 100 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 776.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 117 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.3 | 274 | 52 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 114 | 46 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.2 | 91 | 36 | 1,010.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 81 | 638.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 193 | 60 | 1,015.4 | 0.28 / 0.30 | 100 | 127.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 0.5 | 297 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.56 / 0.85 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 137 | 69 | 1,017.9 | 0.12 / 0.97 | 92 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.1 | 93 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 96 | 507.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 279 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 97 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.9 | 1.0 | 258 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikore?
Now 19.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 777 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 Gikore today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gikore?
Local time is 12:44. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikore?
Gikore is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gikore?
DEM 1,508 m.
Where is Gikore located?
It is at -2.71820, 29.78930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikore in?
It is in Rwanda.