Location & Surroundings
Kigunga is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 31 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
1° 53' 27" S, 29° 52' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1706 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 798 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:33
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.7 | 129 | 70 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 34 | 53 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 548.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 309 | 70 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.11 | 34 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 305 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.1 | 173 | 62 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 192 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 56 | 693.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.0 | 336 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 233.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 311 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 0.6 | 144 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 62 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 70 | 61 | 1,010.9 | 1.29 / 1.30 | 96 | 679.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.7 | 329 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.75 / 2.05 | 100 | 166.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 328 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 0.7 | 342 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 24 | 90.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigunga?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 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 Kigunga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kigunga?
Local time is 17:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigunga?
Kigunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigunga?
DEM 1,706 m.
Where is Kigunga located?
It is at -1.89070, 29.86920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigunga in?
It is in Rwanda.