Location & Surroundings
Gikobe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,638 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 11 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 71 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
3° 31' 17" S, 29° 55' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1638 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 917 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:49
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikobe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikobe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 20.8 | 2.9 | 100 | 55 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 90 | 37 | 1,011.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 588.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 25 | 54 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 91 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 280 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 5.3 | 106 | 41 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.9 | 97 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 295 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 242 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 3.7 | 103 | 44 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.6 | 94 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 772.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 286 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 221 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 2.6 | 141 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 49.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikobe?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Gikobe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gikobe?
Local time is 16:49. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikobe?
Gikobe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikobe?
DEM 1,638 m.
Where is Gikobe located?
It is at -3.52140, 29.93080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikobe in?
It is in Burundi.