Location & Surroundings
Benga is a third-order administrative division in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 1,368 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 54 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 18' 54" S, 29° 27' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1368 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 398 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:18
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Benga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.1 | 79 | 62 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 96 | 40 | 1,017.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 84 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 1.0 | 163 | 26 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 870.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 46 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 133.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.0 | 96 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 127 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 207 | 34 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 640.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 109 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 148.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 0.7 | 67 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 202 | 55 | 1,015.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 99 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 202 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 381.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 102 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.78 / 0.87 | 99 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 0.7 | 115 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benga?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Benga today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Benga?
Local time is 10:18. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benga?
Benga is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Benga?
DEM 1,368 m.
Where is Benga located?
It is at -3.31503, 29.45099 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benga in?
It is in Burundi.