Location & Surroundings
Kigamba is a third-order administrative division in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 8 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 34 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 97 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 24' 38" S, 30° 13' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1580 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 434 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:26
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kigamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 30.3 | 4.4 | 115 | 24 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 89 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 111.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 304 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 94 | 40 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 3.5 | 119 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 686.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 324 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 38 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 216 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 4.4 | 98 | 36 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 77.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.6 | 4.3 | 120 | 18 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 872.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 74 | 24 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 115 | 31 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.7 | 132 | 25 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.4 | 3.8 | 116 | 17 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 915.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigamba?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Kigamba today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigamba?
Local time is 21:26. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigamba?
Kigamba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kigamba?
DEM 1,580 m.
Where is Kigamba located?
It is at -3.41042, 30.23236 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigamba in?
It is in Burundi.