Location & Surroundings
Butare is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 79 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 13' 25" S, 30° 17' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1579 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:27
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Butare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 22.9 | 0.9 | 81 | 55 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 1.8 | 98 | 31 | 1,011.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 69 | 599.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 8 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 133.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 310 | 69 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.3 | 188 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.1 | 71 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 57 | 351.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 44 | 51 | 1,013.1 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 89 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 97 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 1.3 | 119 | 46 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 3.1 | 104 | 25 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 837.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 44 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 130.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 225 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 2.5 | 119 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.8 | 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 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butare?
Local time is 18:27. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butare?
Butare is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butare?
DEM 1,579 m.
Where is Butare located?
It is at -3.22365, 30.29645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butare in?
It is in Burundi.