Location & Surroundings
Gitega is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busogo, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 64 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 38 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° 38' 0" S, 29° 34' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 2251 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 548 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:51
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 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 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 23.7 | 3.3 | 101 | 31 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 10 | 52 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 213.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 0.8 | 355 | 66 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 73 | 37 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.7 | 103 | 33 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 604.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 43 | 55 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 154.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.0 | 301 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 109 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 1.6 | 77 | 49 | 1,012.5 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 89 | 517.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 19 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 93 | 135.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 0.6 | 328 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 100 | 58 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 94 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 42 | 477.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitega?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitega?
Local time is 19:51. 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 2,251 m.
Where is Gitega located?
It is at -1.63330, 29.58160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitega in?
It is in Rwanda.