Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 18 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 22 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° 51' 45" S, 29° 17' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1544 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 738 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:08
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Gitovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.7 | 0.6 | 88 | 69 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 208 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 94 | 45.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 202 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 76 | 507.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 32 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 96 | 217.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 2.0 | 31 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 116 | 51 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 298 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 780.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 53 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 146.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 1.4 | 25 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 174 | 50 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 250 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 741.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 21 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 0.9 | 57 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitovu?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Gitovu today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
DEM 1,544 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -1.86260, 29.28990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Rwanda.