Location & Surroundings
Rufuri is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,477 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is about 110 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 46 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
-
Coordinates
2° 41' 58" S, 29° 14' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1477 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,070 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:04
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rufuri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufuri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.6 | 60 | 74 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 136 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 164 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 732.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 38 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 57.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.8 | 55 | 56 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 146 | 42 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 193 | 35 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 74 | 46 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 1.3 | 72 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 129 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 209 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 395.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 49 | 59 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 138.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 1.6 | 42 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufuri?
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Rufuri today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rufuri?
Local time is 13:04. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rufuri?
Rufuri is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rufuri?
DEM 1,477 m.
Where is Rufuri located?
It is at -2.69940, 29.24660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufuri in?
It is in Burundi.