Location & Surroundings
Rwinyana is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 26 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 30 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 84 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° 41' 39" S, 29° 58' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 826 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwinyana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwinyana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 20.7 | 0.8 | 201 | 50 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 3.5 | 86 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 4.2 | 116 | 26 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 753.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 321 | 36 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 166.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.8 | 196 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 4.9 | 85 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 4.1 | 116 | 20 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 894.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 167 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 144.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 140 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 115 | 27 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 3.7 | 120 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 853.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 205 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 255.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 1.5 | 266 | 44 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwinyana?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Rwinyana today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwinyana?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwinyana?
Rwinyana is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwinyana?
DEM 1,826 m.
Where is Rwinyana located?
It is at -3.69430, 29.98000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwinyana in?
It is in Burundi.