Location & Surroundings
Kigarama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,609 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngara, 22 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 81 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 62 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° 19' 4" S, 30° 41' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1609 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 599 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:42
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigarama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigarama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 21.0 | 1.4 | 24 | 65 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 286 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 116 | 58 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 3.2 | 126 | 23 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 869.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.2 | 76 | 34 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 253.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.1 | 197 | 45 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 130 | 36 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 2.6 | 127 | 21 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 933.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 2.0 | 53 | 35 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 242.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 312 | 40 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 77 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 3.3 | 41 | 24 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 843.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 2.0 | 61 | 36 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigarama?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 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 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigarama?
Local time is 05:42. 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 1,609 m.
Where is Kigarama located?
It is at -2.31765, 30.68934 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigarama in?
It is in Rwanda.