Location & Surroundings
Bukamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,984 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 33 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 40 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° 44' 58" S, 29° 50' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1984 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 601 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Bukamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.5 | 30 | 45 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 1.6 | 341 | 61 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 25 | 40 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 1.6 | 77 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 768.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 3.7 | 43 | 44 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 203.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.9 | 322 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 133 | 52 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 103 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 76 | 527.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 1.9 | 15 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 219.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 339 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 181 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 1.3 | 130 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 538.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 2.5 | 334 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 100 | 160.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukamba?
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Bukamba today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukamba?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukamba?
Bukamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukamba?
DEM 1,984 m.
Where is Bukamba located?
It is at -1.74950, 29.84030 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukamba in?
It is in Rwanda.