Location & Surroundings
Gisenyi is a city in Western Province, Rwanda with 172,357 inhabitants, at 1,461 m elevation. The national capital Kigali is 93 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: جيسايني · 吉塞尼 · Гисеньи · ギセニ · Гисэньи · Γκισένι
Overview
Gisenyi is city in Rwanda.
It is located in Gisenyi Sector, Rwanda.
The population is about 53,603 (2012).
The elevation is around 1,481 metre.
Also known as: Gisenyi, Rwanda
Media
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Gisenyi Sector
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 42' 10" S, 29° 15' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1461 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 172,357
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
ar
جيسايني
zh
吉塞尼
ru
mrj
Гисеньи
ja
ギセニ
mn
Гисэньи
el
Γκισένι
ko
기세니
lt
Gisenjis
Weather in Gisenyi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gisenyi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.8 | 1.3 | 51 | 80 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 127 | 62 | 1,016.6 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 78 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 92 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 1.13 / 1.58 | 87 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 41 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 55 | 121.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.2 | 38 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 200 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 233 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 1.32 / 1.33 | 86 | 543.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 2.25 / 3.58 | 100 | 167.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.2 | 0.8 | 62 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 88 | 62 | 1,015.1 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 297 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 2.28 / 2.72 | 83 | 563.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 27 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 4.71 / 7.43 | 100 | 71.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.4 | 1.6 | 43 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gisenyi?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Gisenyi today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gisenyi?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gisenyi?
Gisenyi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gisenyi?
Population about 172,357.
What is the elevation of Gisenyi?
DEM 1,461 m.
Where is Gisenyi located?
It is at -1.70278, 29.25639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gisenyi in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Gisenyi