Location & Surroundings
Kigarama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 52 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 35 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° 10' 49" S, 30° 27' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1530 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 831 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- 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 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.4 | 79 | 41 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 110 | 22 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 858.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 62 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 259.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 33 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.0 | 90 | 37 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 79.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 108 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 654.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 48 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 63 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 1.8 | 54 | 48 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.3 | 61 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 97 | 609.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 161 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.10 / 0.23 | 86 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 231 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 209 | 55 | 1,015.5 | 0.20 / 0.37 | 84 | 79.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigarama?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigarama?
Local time is 17:48. 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 1,530 m.
Where is Kigarama located?
It is at -2.18020, 30.46550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigarama in?
It is in Rwanda.