Location & Surroundings
Kicukiro is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigali, 7 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Colline Kicukiro · Kitshuikiro · Gitshuikiro · Gitshukiro
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° 58' 37" S, 30° 6' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1484 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,296 p/km²
- Built-up 31.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kicukiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kicukiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.8 | 110 | 28 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 54 | 51 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 294 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 72 | 53 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.4 | 50 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 23 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 335 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 94 | 41 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.5 | 3.0 | 64 | 26 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 730.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 12 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 318 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 139 | 38 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 82.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.8 | 2.1 | 64 | 21 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 812.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kicukiro?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Kicukiro today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kicukiro?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kicukiro?
Kicukiro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kicukiro?
DEM 1,484 m.
Where is Kicukiro located?
It is at -1.97700, 30.11180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kicukiro in?
It is in Rwanda.