Location & Surroundings
Bugungu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Colline Bugungu
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
2° 35' 0" S, 29° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1394 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,888 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:42
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bugungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.3 | 1.1 | 1 | 71 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 118 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 65 | 647.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.8 | 6 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 134.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 356 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.6 | 92 | 60 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 104 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.97 / 0.98 | 96 | 617.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 1.6 | 332 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 4.41 / 5.39 | 94 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 130 | 64 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 126 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 714.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 31 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 120.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 13 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 110 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 93.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugungu?
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Bugungu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bugungu?
Local time is 16:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugungu?
Bugungu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugungu?
DEM 1,394 m.
Where is Bugungu located?
It is at -2.58333, 29.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugungu in?
It is in Rwanda.