Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a peak in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,981 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 18 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 57 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 84 km away.
Overview
Gitwe is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Bururi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Bururi Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 55' 12" S, 29° 46' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1981 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 582 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- 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 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 18.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 143 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
5.36 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 | 18.5 | 0.5 | 39 | 76 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.0 | 270 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 2.0 | 114 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 1.07 / 2.10 | 100 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.9 | 252 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 99 | 142.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 1.3 | 343 | 88 | 1,016.6 | 3.91 / 5.36 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 356 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 42 | 76 | 1,017.8 | 0.17 / 0.71 | 99 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 250 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 1.44 / 2.14 | 100 | 321.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 1.1 | 63 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 11.03 / 13.18 | 100 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 0.6 | 340 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 73 | 61 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 178 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 99 | 630.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.9 | 1.6 | 2 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 1.71 / 3.05 | 65 | 89.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 18.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 143 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwe today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 03:10. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
DEM 1,981 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -3.92000, 29.78028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry