Location & Surroundings
Gitete is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,979 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 8 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 24 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' 41" S, 30° 0' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1979 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 387 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:57
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 20.7 | 1.3 | 123 | 60 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 161 | 47 | 1,011.6 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 100 | 633.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 2.2 | 350 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 12 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 322 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.9 | 141 | 60 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 22 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 329 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.10 / 0.15 | 100 | 548.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 321 | 57 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 2.3 | 338 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 0.5 | 168 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 73.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 65 | 43 | 1,009.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 72 | 572.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 338 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 205.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 323 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 0.3 | 67 | 59 | 1,015.8 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 60 | 43.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitete?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitete today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitete?
Local time is 16:57. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitete?
Gitete is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitete?
DEM 1,979 m.
Where is Gitete located?
It is at -1.79460, 30.00580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitete in?
It is in Rwanda.