Location & Surroundings
Gitinyuma is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 29 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° 17' 19" S, 29° 54' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1490 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 855 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitinyuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitinyuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 17.9 | 1.3 | 317 | 78 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 218 | 57 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 74.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 3.7 | 89 | 20 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 892.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 261 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 230.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.7 | 242 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 73 | 44 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.0 | 103 | 28 | 1,008.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 729.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 289 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.07 / 0.11 | 85 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 0.7 | 271 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 98 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 3.1 | 96 | 27 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 739.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 306 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 83 | 71.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 0.6 | 188 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitinyuma?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Gitinyuma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitinyuma?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitinyuma?
Gitinyuma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitinyuma?
DEM 1,490 m.
Where is Gitinyuma located?
It is at -2.28850, 29.91450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitinyuma in?
It is in Rwanda.