Location & Surroundings
Kigali is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 30 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 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° 45' 50" S, 29° 51' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1765 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 18.8 | 1.2 | 161 | 72 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.2 | 309 | 53 | 1,013.3 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 97 | 615.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 2.0 | 324 | 81 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.3 | 334 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.4 | 118 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 47 | 62.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 113 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.46 / 0.64 | 100 | 514.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.5 | 345 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 342 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 0.6 | 131 | 54 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 72 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 701.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 337 | 80 | 1,016.3 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 99 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 324 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.1 | 117 | 63 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 66.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigali?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 616 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 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigali?
Local time is 15:44. 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 1,765 m.
Where is Kigali located?
It is at -1.76400, 29.86440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigali in?
It is in Rwanda.