Location & Surroundings
Kigarama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 69 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 46 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
2° 26' 50" S, 29° 41' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1641 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 524 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:01
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kigarama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigarama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 21.5 | 0.9 | 164 | 59 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 84 | 25 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 851.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 257 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 188.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 242 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.1 | 154 | 42 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 4.4 | 86 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 776.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 20 | 59 | 1,014.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 126.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 232 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.8 | 122 | 51 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 3.5 | 99 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 699.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 289 | 43 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 2.1 | 267 | 60 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.3 | 2.9 | 125 | 34 | 1,017.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 57.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigarama?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Kigarama today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigarama?
Local time is 19:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigarama?
Kigarama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigarama?
DEM 1,641 m.
Where is Kigarama located?
It is at -2.44730, 29.69050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigarama in?
It is in Rwanda.