Butare Travel Guide
Rwanda
Butare is a city of 89,600 people in Rwanda. It is in the country’s southern region and is served by Butare Airport (BTQ), the airport used for arrivals by air.
For time by the water, Good Mood Beach Resort is 19.9 kilometres from Butare, on the shores of Lake Muhazi. It is a named lakeside resort rather than an ocean beach, and offers the city’s closest listed shoreline option.
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Pays in RWF
Plug type Type C & Type J (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +250
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Rwanda, though not always expected. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Butare
Jan
25°14Feb
27°11Mar
25°19Apr
24°22May
24°14Jun
25°4Jul
26°1Aug
26°4Sep
27°9Oct
25°19Nov
24°22Dec
24°20Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Butare
Good Mood Beach Resort
19.9 km away
Things to do in Butare
Gasabo District
historic site
3 km
Getting there
Butare Airport · 92.9 km
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