Location & Surroundings
Butare is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,019 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 22 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 28 km away.
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° 30' 26" S, 29° 49' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 2019 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 698 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:23
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Butare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 19.1 | 1.2 | 101 | 69 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 88 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 100 | 632.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.3 | 312 | 88 | 1,018.3 | 0.97 / 1.83 | 98 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.3 | 323 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.6 | 132 | 59 | 1,017.8 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 91 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 279 | 60 | 1,013.2 | 0.35 / 0.39 | 92 | 521.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 302 | 85 | 1,016.7 | 1.08 / 1.47 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 0.7 | 303 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.8 | 1.2 | 74 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.06 / 0.48 | 81 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 238 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 2.45 / 2.93 | 81 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 315 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 85 | 134.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.1 | 300 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.5 | 161 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butare?
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Butare today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butare?
Local time is 19:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butare?
Butare is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butare?
DEM 2,019 m.
Where is Butare located?
It is at -1.50730, 29.82900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butare in?
It is in Rwanda.