Location & Surroundings
Butale is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,535 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigali, 10 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Colline Butale
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° 52' 0" S, 30° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1535 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,615 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:04
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Butale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.4 | 289 | 81 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.1 | 279 | 84 | 1,017.4 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 99 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 0.4 | 69 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 78 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 336 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 47 | 120.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.3 | 335 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 339 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 102 | 30 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 620.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 10 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 230.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 1.2 | 312 | 65 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 91 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 129 | 31 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 334 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 78 | 139.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 0.3 | 286 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butale?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Butale today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Butale?
Local time is 10:04. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butale?
Butale is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butale?
DEM 1,535 m.
Where is Butale located?
It is at -1.86667, 30.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butale in?
It is in Rwanda.