Location & Surroundings
Bugira is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,859 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 45' 13" S, 29° 18' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1859 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,024 p/km²
- Built-up 9.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:58
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Bugira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.5 | 0.9 | 150 | 65 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 165 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 76 | 581.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 64 | 73 | 1,015.7 | 0.28 / 0.49 | 18 | 100.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 66 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.7 | 160 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 59 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 171 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.35 / 0.37 | 18 | 675.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 9 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 22 | 274.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 2.4 | 15 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.15 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 0.6 | 112 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 55.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.3 | 46 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 1.58 / 1.62 | 85 | 726.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 26 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 1.77 / 3.39 | 100 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 28 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.1 | 0.2 | 349 | 65 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 87.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugira?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Bugira today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bugira?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugira?
Bugira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugira?
DEM 1,859 m.
Where is Bugira located?
It is at -1.75360, 29.31160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugira in?
It is in Rwanda.