Location & Surroundings
Makamba is a third-order administrative division in Burundi, at 1,498 m elevation. The national capital Gitega is 79 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 86 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 7' 25" S, 29° 47' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1498 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 610 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:44
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Makamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.7 | 213 | 35 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 20 | 50 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 30 | 59 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 95 | 45 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.7 | 216 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 573.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 329 | 47 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 355 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 4.7 | 91 | 47 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 1.6 | 198 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 70 | 677.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 275 | 49 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 163.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 55 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 4.0 | 71 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 87 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.7 | 2.3 | 202 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 691.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makamba?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Makamba today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Makamba?
Local time is 00:44. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makamba?
Makamba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Makamba?
DEM 1,498 m.
Where is Makamba located?
It is at -4.12370, 29.79327 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makamba in?
It is in Burundi.