Location & Surroundings
Gikombe is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 31 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 98 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° 33' 5" S, 30° 10' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1577 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 65 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:50
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 18.5 | 1.8 | 303 | 74 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 61 | 53 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 54 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 674.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 268 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 1.12 / 1.14 | 53 | 149.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 0.4 | 356 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 11 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.40 / 1.02 | 100 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 0.6 | 257 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 1.53 / 2.55 | 76 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.4 | 165 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 93 | 185.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 1.3 | 342 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 2.08 / 3.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 8 | 72 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 54.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 132 | 35 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 782.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 289 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.58 / 0.59 | 91 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 1.3 | 328 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikombe?
Now 18.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikombe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gikombe?
Local time is 11:50. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikombe?
Gikombe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikombe?
DEM 1,577 m.
Where is Gikombe located?
It is at -3.55130, 30.17150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikombe in?
It is in Burundi.