Location & Surroundings
Kijote is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kora, 3 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 80 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 21 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farm village (PPLF)
- a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 37' 2" S, 29° 25' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 2378 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,542 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Kijote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kijote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.6 | 0.5 | 62 | 86 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 124 | 67 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 131 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 94 | 570.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 0.6 | 90 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.28 / 0.46 | 28 | 115.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 0.3 | 25 | 79 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 95 | 68 | 1,018.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 45 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 140 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.70 / 0.76 | 63 | 695.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 354 | 80 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 15 | 224.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.3 | 0.1 | 54 | 83 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 99 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 172 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 3.78 / 3.84 | 93 | 665.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 1.1 | 353 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.92 / 4.76 | 100 | 210.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.0 | 0.7 | 352 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kijote?
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Kijote today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kijote?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kijote?
Kijote is a farm village.
What is the elevation of Kijote?
DEM 2,378 m.
Where is Kijote located?
It is at -1.61710, 29.42110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kijote in?
It is in Rwanda.