Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a third-order administrative division in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 11 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 29' 22" S, 30° 3' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1451 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 301 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:58
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Gitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 24.4 | 2.3 | 126 | 42 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 3.9 | 139 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 622.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 60 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 208.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 233 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.3 | 10 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 3.9 | 106 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 585.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 327 | 47 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 46 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 266 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 0.7 | 94 | 44 | 1,015.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 3.1 | 129 | 31 | 1,009.2 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 61 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 325 | 44 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 221.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 289 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.88 / 0.96 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 0.9 | 96 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 77.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Gitwe today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 18:58. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
DEM 1,451 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -2.48943, 30.06640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.