Location & Surroundings
Kigamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,056 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 19 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 33 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 39 km away.
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° 41' 30" S, 29° 54' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 2056 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 802 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:54
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Kigamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 19.7 | 0.7 | 150 | 72 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 140 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 4.93 / 4.93 | 83 | 791.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 1.7 | 305 | 91 | 1,016.8 | 1.75 / 6.68 | 99 | 122.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.2 | 284 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.5 | 303 | 73 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 67 | 54 | 1,011.4 | 1.63 / 1.64 | 88 | 845.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 0.8 | 251 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 1.23 / 2.87 | 100 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.4 | 318 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 0.8 | 187 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 84 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 33 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 3.38 / 3.43 | 79 | 580.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 2.3 | 328 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 1.75 / 5.18 | 100 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 12 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.3 | 0.9 | 160 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.45 / 0.46 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigamba?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Kigamba today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kigamba?
Local time is 16:54. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigamba?
Kigamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigamba?
DEM 2,056 m.
Where is Kigamba located?
It is at -1.69180, 29.91440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigamba in?
It is in Rwanda.