Location & Surroundings
Kigoma is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 74 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 27 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
2° 45' 46" S, 29° 59' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1611 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 501 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 17.8 | 0.6 | 237 | 73 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.4 | 25 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 2.06 / 2.06 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 0.8 | 322 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 28 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 111 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 1.13 / 1.38 | 100 | 172.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.6 | 237 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.2 | 149 | 60 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 40.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 90 | 30 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 619.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 320 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 193.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 0.5 | 271 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 111 | 40 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 91 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 9 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 136.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 0.8 | 169 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigoma?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kigoma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigoma?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigoma?
Kigoma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigoma?
DEM 1,611 m.
Where is Kigoma located?
It is at -2.76290, 29.99830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigoma in?
It is in Burundi.