Location & Surroundings
Gikumba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 4 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 52 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 44 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° 54' 41" S, 30° 31' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1581 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,329 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:09
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 428 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.1 | 1.9 | 116 | 49 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 0.7 | 9 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 95 | 427.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 310 | 82 | 1,016.2 | 3.62 / 3.75 | 95 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.8 | 295 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.8 | 156 | 63 | 1,017.3 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 89 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 2.7 | 95 | 29 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 13 | 49 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 11 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.1 | 122 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 5.6 | 112 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 769.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 40 | 47 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 46 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 287 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 205 | 49 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 13.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikumba?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 428 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 Gikumba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gikumba?
Local time is 15:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikumba?
Gikumba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikumba?
DEM 1,581 m.
Where is Gikumba located?
It is at -1.91150, 30.52920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikumba in?
It is in Rwanda.