Location & Surroundings
Gikuka is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,731 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 29 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 29 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 76 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° 40' 58" S, 29° 54' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1731 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 657 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:38
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 22.5 | 2.6 | 103 | 44 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.2 | 115 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 160 | 40 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 273 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.6 | 102 | 42 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 3.3 | 120 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 681.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 252 | 50 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 21 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 273 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 4.1 | 97 | 54 | 1,017.6 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 3 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 129 | 34 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 647.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 273 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 106.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 189 | 53 | 1,013.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 3.7 | 90 | 48 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 65.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikuka?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Gikuka today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gikuka?
Local time is 13:38. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikuka?
Gikuka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikuka?
DEM 1,731 m.
Where is Gikuka located?
It is at -3.68280, 29.90510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikuka in?
It is in Burundi.