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Best time to go to Bujumbura

When is the best time to go to Bujumbura, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Bujumbura?

In general the best time to visit Bujumbura is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, April, May.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in October and it has 0 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Bujumbura in different months

This is the average weather in Bujumbura for each month based on historic data:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during February.

Climate in Bujumbura

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bujumbura for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+91°F+95°F+93°F+91°F+91°F+90°F+91°F+93°F+93°F+93°F+90°F+91°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F+82°F+82°F+82°F+82°F+84°F+84°F+84°F+82°F+82°F
Minimum Temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F+66°F+66°F+64°F+63°F+64°F+66°F+66°F+66°F+66°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
716968686663616060626771
Rain, mm
1511008913672114492675150
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
122222333222
Sunny Days
000024542000
Cloud Days
121215131720232423191512
Rainy Days
1411111210523371214
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bujumbura during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bujumbura is October with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +70°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bujumbura looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bujumbura is December with average humidity going up to 71%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 60%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bujumbura during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 14 rainy days and 151 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bujumbura:

What is the hottest month in Bujumbura?

The hottest month in Bujumbura is October with average maximum temperature of +84°F.

What is the coldest month in Bujumbura?

The coldest month in Bujumbura is January with minimum temperatures of +70°F.

Is Bujumbura worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Bujumbura in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +84°F and 0 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Bujumbura?

if you're looking to visit Bujumbura when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 4 mm of rain.

Monthly weather in Bujumbura

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bujumbura, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.