Location & Surroundings
Gishiru is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 52 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 56 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° 1' 9" S, 29° 35' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1673 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 323 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:24
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gishiru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gishiru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.29 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 | 19.4 | 1.1 | 95 | 60 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 73 | 38 | 1,011.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 563.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 15 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 155.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 307 | 72 | 1,014.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.1 | 104 | 55 | 1,016.6 | 0.22 / 0.29 | 52 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 2 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.44 / 0.74 | 75 | 478.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 320 | 65 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 47 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 296 | 75 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 108 | 58 | 1,017.2 | 0.74 / 0.80 | 7 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 115 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.16 / 0.97 | 45 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 1.2 | 322 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 1.80 / 2.77 | 100 | 173.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 316 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 1.8 | 106 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 88 | 69.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gishiru?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gishiru today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gishiru?
Local time is 16:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gishiru?
Gishiru is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gishiru?
DEM 1,673 m.
Where is Gishiru located?
It is at -2.01910, 29.59710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gishiru in?
It is in Rwanda.