Location & Surroundings
Gitsiro is a settlement in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 2,245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 41 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 35 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
3° 30' 51" S, 29° 34' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 2245 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 353 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:28
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitsiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitsiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.9 | 107 | 54 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 188 | 42 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 514.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 275 | 59 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 156 | 59 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 3.7 | 104 | 49 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 89 | 34 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 529.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 45 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 109 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 2.6 | 76 | 47 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 122 | 41 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 467.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.7 | 128 | 63 | 1,016.3 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.3 | 27 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 3.5 | 90 | 56 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 29.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitsiro?
Now 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Gitsiro today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gitsiro?
Local time is 16:28. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitsiro?
Gitsiro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitsiro?
DEM 2,245 m.
Where is Gitsiro located?
It is at -3.51430, 29.56780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitsiro in?
It is in Burundi.