Location & Surroundings
Gitega is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,858 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitesi, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 71 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 52 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° 5' 39" S, 29° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1858 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 579 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:38
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 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 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.52 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 | 19.7 | 3.1 | 108 | 67 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 85 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 98 | 656.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.6 | 356 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 97 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 315 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 2.3 | 111 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.39 / 0.52 | 55 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 162 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 99 | 574.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 354 | 73 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 69 | 110.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.1 | 298 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 1.6 | 113 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.19 / 0.21 | 98 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 134 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.13 / 0.34 | 93 | 538.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 19 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.16 / 0.50 | 28 | 123.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 0.8 | 306 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.3 | 96 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 33 | 91.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitega?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitega today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitega?
Local time is 14:38. 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 1,858 m.
Where is Gitega located?
It is at -2.09430, 29.43320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitega in?
It is in Rwanda.