Location & Surroundings
Gitamu is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,553 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 56 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 42 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° 8' 32" S, 30° 31' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1553 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 965 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Gitamu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitamu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 21.9 | 0.5 | 228 | 67 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.6 | 119 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 818.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 284 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 0.8 | 252 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.2 | 60 | 61 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 0.5 | 54 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 680.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 44 | 60 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 205.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 2.3 | 33 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 2.5 | 25 | 69 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 62 | 43 | 1,009.6 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 86 | 729.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 60 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 18 | 195.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 18 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.7 | 12 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.37 / 0.45 | 96 | 82.1 | 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 Gitamu?
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 Gitamu today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gitamu?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitamu?
Gitamu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitamu?
DEM 1,553 m.
Where is Gitamu located?
It is at -2.14210, 30.52390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitamu in?
It is in Rwanda.