Location & Surroundings
Bugu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goma, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 92 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Colline Bugu
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° 38' 7" S, 29° 17' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1724 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 534 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bugu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 14.5 | 0.8 | 62 | 89 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 0.2 | 360 | 68 | 1,016.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.2 | 188 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 1.76 / 1.84 | 88 | 653.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 1.7 | 42 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.15 / 1.99 | 97 | 170.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 1.4 | 36 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 25 | 66 | 1,016.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 69 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.2 | 22 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 2.16 / 2.22 | 96 | 577.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 198 | 94 | 1,018.2 | 3.01 / 5.23 | 100 | 142.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.0 | 1.1 | 50 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 167 | 60 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 135 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 59 | 702.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 2.1 | 69 | 74 | 1,016.1 | 0.18 / 0.20 | 64 | 158.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.3 | 1.3 | 47 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugu?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Bugu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bugu?
Local time is 13:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugu?
Bugu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugu?
DEM 1,724 m.
Where is Bugu located?
It is at -1.63539, 29.29156 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugu in?
It is in Rwanda.