Location & Surroundings
Gisenga is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,431 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 4 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 13 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° 57' 15" S, 30° 1' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1431 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,077 p/km²
- Built-up 19.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:43
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gisenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gisenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.3 | 125 | 65 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 25 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 588.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 305 | 69 | 1,014.6 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 15 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.8 | 305 | 80 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.7 | 188 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 1.6 | 209 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 732.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 342 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 215.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 311 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 0.4 | 145 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 13 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.95 / 0.96 | 97 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 338 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 93 | 170.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.5 | 329 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 310 | 66 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 62 | 89.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gisenga?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Gisenga today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gisenga?
Local time is 16:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gisenga?
Gisenga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gisenga?
DEM 1,431 m.
Where is Gisenga located?
It is at -1.95430, 30.01960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gisenga in?
It is in Rwanda.