Location & Surroundings
Gikuyo is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,642 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 41 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 48 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° 7' 57" S, 29° 42' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1642 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 834 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:14
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikuyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikuyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.0 | 3.3 | 100 | 42 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 3.0 | 97 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 852.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 335 | 44 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 255 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.6 | 127 | 46 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 128 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 72 | 618.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 347 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 257 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.8 | 129 | 52 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 2.2 | 87 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 93 | 424.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 280 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.10 / 0.29 | 92 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 240 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.0 | 148 | 58 | 1,016.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 23.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikuyo?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Gikuyo today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gikuyo?
Local time is 19:14. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikuyo?
Gikuyo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikuyo?
DEM 1,642 m.
Where is Gikuyo located?
It is at -3.13240, 29.70410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikuyo in?
It is in Burundi.