Location & Surroundings
Bukamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,081 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 27 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Colline Bukamba
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° 43' 0" S, 29° 59' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 2081 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 464 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:53
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 19.4 | 1.0 | 297 | 73 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 319 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 2.4 | 127 | 69 | 1,018.5 | 2.47 / 3.67 | 55 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 54 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 58 | 597.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.4 | 356 | 70 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 87 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 2.6 | 297 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 1.89 / 2.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.8 | 119 | 66 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 100 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 106 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 1.77 / 2.75 | 100 | 653.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 2.3 | 309 | 75 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 2.4 | 306 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 140 | 69 | 1,016.3 | 0.57 / 0.76 | 90 | 32.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 117 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.36 / 1.12 | 99 | 589.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.9 | 2.2 | 339 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukamba?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukamba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukamba?
Local time is 04:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukamba?
Bukamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bukamba?
DEM 2,081 m.
Where is Bukamba located?
It is at -1.71678, 29.98645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukamba in?
It is in Rwanda.