Location & Surroundings
Gukiro is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,572 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 50 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 57 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° 6' 32" S, 29° 38' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1572 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 821 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:29
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gukiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gukiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.76 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 | 19.4 | 0.3 | 4 | 63 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 309 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 129 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.6 | 84 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.74 / 0.78 | 92 | 623.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.4 | 345 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 98 | 112.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 299 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 107 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.38 / 0.69 | 88 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 3.2 | 106 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.16 / 0.85 | 100 | 567.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 1.2 | 344 | 67 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 19 | 119.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 271 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 87 | 62 | 1,018.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 45 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.1 | 112 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 82 | 539.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 1.5 | 329 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 33 | 150.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gukiro?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gukiro today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gukiro?
Local time is 07:29. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gukiro?
Gukiro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gukiro?
DEM 1,572 m.
Where is Gukiro located?
It is at -2.10900, 29.63870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gukiro in?
It is in Rwanda.