Location & Surroundings
Butare is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,670 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 11 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 12 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° 51' 32" S, 30° 7' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1670 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 601 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:17
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- 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 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 1.3 | 286 | 81 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 272 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 99 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 0.3 | 80 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 82 | 605.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 337 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 44 | 121.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.1 | 339 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 340 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 111 | 30 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 597.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 11 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 225.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 1.1 | 310 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 83 | 53 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 40.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 130 | 30 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 643.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 335 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 72 | 137.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 0.3 | 276 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 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 Butare?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Butare?
Local time is 09:17. 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 1,670 m.
Where is Butare located?
It is at -1.85900, 30.13040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butare in?
It is in Rwanda.