Location & Surroundings
Gitega is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,592 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 5 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 49 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 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
1° 47' 39" S, 30° 28' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1592 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 877 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:24
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 19.1 | 0.5 | 228 | 68 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 54 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 1.5 | 64 | 32 | 1,008.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 97 | 735.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 236 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.83 / 0.89 | 76 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.6 | 270 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 193 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 2.6 | 111 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 687.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 64 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.32 / 0.33 | 100 | 121.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 0.5 | 246 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 105 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 2.3 | 96 | 27 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 766.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 258 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 10 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 1.0 | 285 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitega?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Gitega today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitega?
Local time is 10:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitega?
Gitega is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitega?
DEM 1,592 m.
Where is Gitega located?
It is at -1.79410, 30.46940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitega in?
It is in Rwanda.