Location & Surroundings
Mbote is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,892 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 45 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 72 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
3° 47' 50" S, 29° 45' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1892 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 486 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:08
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mbote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
2.09 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 | 24.9 | 3.6 | 86 | 42 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.1 | 78 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 77 | 170.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 102 | 83 | 1,015.1 | 0.93 / 1.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.4 | 94 | 67 | 1,017.4 | 0.59 / 1.91 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 3.8 | 133 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.18 / 2.09 | 97 | 578.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 0.6 | 316 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 91 | 112.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 163 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 4.8 | 74 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 2.10 / 2.13 | 5 | 87.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 3.3 | 105 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 780.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 255 | 53 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 115 | 55 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 5.7 | 87 | 51 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 4.2 | 115 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 80 | 685.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbote?
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbote today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mbote?
Local time is 20:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbote?
Mbote is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mbote?
DEM 1,892 m.
Where is Mbote located?
It is at -3.79720, 29.76330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbote in?
It is in Burundi.