Location & Surroundings
Bukoba is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayuge, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 18' 27" N, 33° 30' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1162 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 586 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukoba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukoba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 837 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 24.1 | 2.6 | 60 | 60 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 3.5 | 197 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 837.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 118 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 25 | 211.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 78 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.0 | 107 | 52 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 4.2 | 206 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 922.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.1 | 114 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 91 | 66 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 2.3 | 40 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 4.4 | 208 | 40 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 923.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 275 | 66 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 229.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 319 | 73 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 0.9 | 233 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukoba?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 837 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 Bukoba today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukoba?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukoba?
Bukoba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukoba?
DEM 1,162 m.
Where is Bukoba located?
It is at 0.30745, 33.50204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukoba in?
It is in Uganda.