Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 10 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 6 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
2° 30' 2" S, 30° 4' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1413 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 825 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:45
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 0.7 | 247 | 74 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 109 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 708.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 0.6 | 311 | 90 | 1,016.0 | 1.75 / 1.92 | 66 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 232 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.2 | 125 | 73 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 129 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 100 | 658.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 251 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 1.75 / 3.91 | 33 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 0.5 | 211 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 0.4 | 109 | 85 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 152 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 97 | 677.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.8 | 276 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 92 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 0.9 | 211 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 2.22 / 2.60 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.9 | 0.5 | 161 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 14 | 95.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 05:36 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 19:45. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
DEM 1,413 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -2.50050, 30.07180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.