Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibuye, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 79 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 55' 46" S, 29° 20' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1649 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 278 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:02
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Gitovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 16.8 | 0.6 | 347 | 77 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 112 | 59 | 1,017.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 21 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 175 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 96 | 723.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 47 | 65 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 122.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.0 | 348 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 118 | 60 | 1,017.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 290 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 84 | 686.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 40 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 64 | 74.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.8 | 0.9 | 1 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 103 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 205 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 92 | 684.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 30 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 76 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 1.1 | 10 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitovu?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 08:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
DEM 1,649 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -1.92950, 29.34790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Rwanda.