Climate of Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi
Point-value climate at Bujumbura (Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi). Population approximately 331,700.
Located in Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi, Bujumbura has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 331,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in September, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (April) — about 975 mm / 38.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Burundi, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bujumbura's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.4°C75.9°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.7°C76.5°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| October | 25.2°C77.4°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bujumbura?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August. Bujumbura's warmest month is September at an average of 25.5°C / 77.9°F, and its driest month is July with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bujumbura?
Bujumbura, in Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 975 mm / 38.4 in, with the wettest month being April (148 mm / 5.8 in) and the driest July (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Bujumbura in September?
The average temperature in Bujumbura in September is 25.5°C / 77.9°F, with rainfall of about 45 mm / 1.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bujumbura?
The driest month in Bujumbura is July, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Bujumbura?
The wettest month in Bujumbura is April, with approximately 148 mm / 5.8 in of average monthly rainfall.