Location & Surroundings
Bugamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisoro, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 70 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 14 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
1° 22' 38" S, 29° 47' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 2127 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 502 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:40
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bugamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
1.31 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 | 15.0 | 0.5 | 3 | 87 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 0.7 | 308 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.3 | 124 | 65 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 143 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 77 | 680.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 0.1 | 125 | 84 | 1,016.9 | 0.39 / 1.31 | 45 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 328 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 125 | 59 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 13 | 93.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 130 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 95 | 507.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 0.5 | 322 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 62 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 0.9 | 335 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 119 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 106 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 503.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 0.7 | 103 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 74.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugamba?
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugamba today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bugamba?
Local time is 04:40. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugamba?
Bugamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugamba?
DEM 2,127 m.
Where is Bugamba located?
It is at -1.37735, 29.79798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugamba in?
It is in Rwanda.