Location & Surroundings
Gitonya is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,834 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 57 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 30 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° 32' 52" S, 29° 44' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1834 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,302 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:28
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitonya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitonya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 14.0 | 0.9 | 333 | 90 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 155 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 170 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 4.28 / 4.93 | 100 | 521.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 330 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 80 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 0.9 | 349 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 123 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.60 / 0.65 | 81 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 115 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 4.25 / 4.91 | 100 | 774.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 349 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 2.80 | 93 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.1 | 1.4 | 348 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 160 | 76 | 1,018.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 71 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 103 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.38 / 0.43 | 95 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.4 | 331 | 87 | 1,016.3 | 0.76 / 1.19 | 99 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.8 | 1.5 | 335 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitonya?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Gitonya today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitonya?
Local time is 11:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitonya?
Gitonya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitonya?
DEM 1,834 m.
Where is Gitonya located?
It is at -1.54790, 29.74730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitonya in?
It is in Rwanda.