Location & Surroundings
Buganda is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 18 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 51 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
4° 25' 43" S, 29° 43' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1110 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Buganda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buganda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 23.4 | 1.5 | 44 | 43 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 51 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 116 | 40 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 3.4 | 240 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 925.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.8 | 24 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 279.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 346 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.2 | 163 | 40 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 58.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 2.5 | 224 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 784.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 0.7 | 129 | 46 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 226.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 124 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 131 | 39 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 252 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 696.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 1.5 | 46 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 190.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buganda?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 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 Buganda today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Buganda?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buganda?
Buganda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Buganda?
DEM 1,110 m.
Where is Buganda located?
It is at -4.42860, 29.71740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buganda in?
It is in Burundi.