Location & Surroundings
Kigali is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,415 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Colline Kigali
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° 18' 19" S, 29° 57' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1415 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,110 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Kigali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 23.5 | 0.5 | 84 | 49 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 36 | 24 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 852.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.6 | 4 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 232 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.8 | 139 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 66 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 3.9 | 103 | 26 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 666.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 183 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 258 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 0.6 | 128 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 83 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 97 | 668.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 214 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.62 / 0.73 | 100 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 326 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.93 / 1.66 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.1 | 37 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 73 | 47.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigali?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kigali?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigali?
Kigali is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigali?
DEM 1,415 m.
Where is Kigali located?
It is at -2.30530, 29.95120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigali in?
It is in Rwanda.