Location & Surroundings
Kaniga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,097 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 36 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° 44' 15" S, 29° 54' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2097 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 472 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:34
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kaniga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaniga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.73 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 | 20.1 | 0.4 | 44 | 66 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 300 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 67 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.8 | 323 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.43 / 0.75 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 4 | 86 | 1,018.9 | 0.11 / 0.86 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.8 | 109 | 46 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 47 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 3.5 | 321 | 92 | 1,016.8 | 15.01 / 15.74 | 100 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 327 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 134 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 61.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 2.2 | 141 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 3.36 / 3.67 | 69 | 719.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.8 | 351 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 72 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 306 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 165 | 61 | 1,016.9 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 40 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 0.8 | 238 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 2.54 / 2.60 | 95 | 588.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaniga?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaniga today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kaniga?
Local time is 20:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaniga?
Kaniga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kaniga?
DEM 2,097 m.
Where is Kaniga located?
It is at -1.73760, 29.90500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaniga in?
It is in Rwanda.