Location & Surroundings
Kigali is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,803 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 21 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° 51' 54" S, 29° 58' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1803 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:15
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kigali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.74 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 | 16.4 | 1.7 | 335 | 78 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 113 | 57 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 79.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 120 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 73 | 616.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 3 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.10 / 0.13 | 96 | 97.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.4 | 301 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.61 / 0.74 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 103 | 59 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 64 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 1.6 | 168 | 34 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 65 | 543.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 297 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.27 / 0.30 | 20 | 218.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 1.8 | 313 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.26 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 182 | 70 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 97 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.8 | 156 | 34 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 96 | 669.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 2.2 | 315 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.93 / 1.15 | 84 | 116.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 1.8 | 329 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigali?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 616 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 Kigali today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigali?
Local time is 10:15. 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 1,803 m.
Where is Kigali located?
It is at -1.86500, 29.97470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigali in?
It is in Rwanda.