Location & Surroundings
Butandi is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,053 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Colline Butandi
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° 29' 0" S, 29° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2053 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 293 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Butandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
1.55 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 | 15.0 | 1.3 | 297 | 84 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 1.3 | 290 | 84 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 175 | 73 | 1,018.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 92 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 165 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 1.82 / 1.88 | 94 | 786.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 2.0 | 335 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.55 | 42 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 1.8 | 312 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 53 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 70 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 6.27 / 6.27 | 100 | 813.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 1.5 | 323 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 5.37 | 99 | 138.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 1.8 | 318 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 33 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.8 | 44 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 3.25 / 3.27 | 66 | 877.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.6 | 1.3 | 311 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 2.45 / 5.72 | 37 | 159.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butandi?
Now 15.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Butandi today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Butandi?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butandi?
Butandi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butandi?
DEM 2,053 m.
Where is Butandi located?
It is at -1.48333, 29.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butandi in?
It is in Rwanda.