Location & Surroundings
Gishanda is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 15 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 66 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 58 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° 58' 26" S, 30° 39' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1518 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 333 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:33
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Gishanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gishanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 20.8 | 1.3 | 179 | 75 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.1 | 107 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 89 | 787.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 234 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 142.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 229 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.6 | 71 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 4.0 | 93 | 47 | 1,008.4 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 86 | 709.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 342 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.73 / 0.98 | 67 | 170.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 48 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 72 | 74 | 1,015.8 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 100 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 262 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 3.01 / 3.97 | 98 | 606.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 0.9 | 272 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 98 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.0 | 261 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gishanda?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 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 Gishanda today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gishanda?
Local time is 13:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gishanda?
Gishanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gishanda?
DEM 1,518 m.
Where is Gishanda located?
It is at -1.97390, 30.65240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gishanda in?
It is in Rwanda.