Location & Surroundings
Kigenge is a fourth-order administrative division in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugarama, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 25 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 40' 20" S, 28° 59' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,187 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:08
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kigenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 27.1 | 2.7 | 63 | 40 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 251 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 188.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 304 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 144 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.1 | 79 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 616.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 326 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 211.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 304 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 198 | 47 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 2.5 | 29 | 29 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 618.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 294 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 331 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 81 | 48 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 1.9 | 23 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 70 | 607.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigenge?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Kigenge today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigenge?
Local time is 00:08. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigenge?
Kigenge is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kigenge?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Kigenge located?
It is at -2.67234, 28.99162 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigenge in?
It is in Rwanda.