Location & Surroundings
Gituza is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahembe, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 60 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° 19' 26" S, 29° 26' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 2112 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 482 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:46
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gituza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gituza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
1.30 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 | 24.4 | 2.1 | 126 | 48 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.2 | 241 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 100 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 0.7 | 251 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 100 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.0 | 108 | 55 | 1,011.8 | 1.26 / 1.30 | 74 | 760.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 229 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 4.42 / 5.72 | 94 | 100.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 1.1 | 208 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.5 | 130 | 66 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 2.2 | 113 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 760.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 204 | 65 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 1.0 | 245 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 117 | 57 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 69 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gituza?
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gituza today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gituza?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gituza?
Gituza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gituza?
DEM 2,112 m.
Where is Gituza located?
It is at -2.32390, 29.43370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gituza in?
It is in Rwanda.