Location & Surroundings
Gikuyu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 68 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 22 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
2° 32' 24" S, 29° 53' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1455 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 642 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:08
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikuyu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikuyu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 28.6 | 2.5 | 29 | 32 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 215 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 69 | 137.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 260 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 0.3 | 167 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 0.8 | 127 | 25 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 698.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 270 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 248 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 96 | 37 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 69.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 2.0 | 72 | 27 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 789.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 230 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 115.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 104 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 258 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.53 / 0.59 | 100 | 29.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.4 | 3.1 | 85 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 587.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikuyu?
Now 28.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Gikuyu today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gikuyu?
Local time is 01:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikuyu?
Gikuyu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikuyu?
DEM 1,455 m.
Where is Gikuyu located?
It is at -2.53990, 29.89390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikuyu in?
It is in Rwanda.