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Bujumbura in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bujumbura in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bujumbura, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Bujumbura in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Bujumbura in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 0 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 138 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
138 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bujumbura has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Bujumbura in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bujumbura for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +84°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.

Is Bujumbura warm or cold in April?

Bujumbura is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is one of the coolest months in Bujumbura, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bujumbura in April

Bujumbura weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+84°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+88°F
Rainfall
88 mm138 mm71 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%68%65%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
002
Cloudy days
252325
Rainy days
674
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 138 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bujumbura in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bujumbura is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bujumbura based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 247 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 69 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
April is one of the rainiest months in Bujumbura, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bujumbura wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Bujumbura?

This is the weather in Bujumbura in April 2023:
1 April
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+85°F
2 April
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+85°F
3 April
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+83°F
4 April
☁️
+84°F
5 April
☁️
+87°F
6 April
☁️
+86°F
7 April
☁️
+84°F
8 April
☁️
+85°F
9 April
☀️
+88°F
10 April
☁️
+87°F
11 April
☁️
+85°F
12 April
☁️
+86°F
13 April
☀️
+87°F
14 April
☁️
+84°F
15 April
☁️
+82°F
16 April
☁️
+81°F
17 April
☁️
+82°F
18 April
☁️
+85°F
19 April
☁️
+85°F
20 April
🌧️
+78°F
21 April
🌧️
+81°F
22 April
🌧️
+85°F
23 April
🌧️
+82°F
24 April
🌧️
+82°F
25 April
🌧️
+81°F
26 April
☁️
+83°F
27 April
☁️
+82°F
28 April
☁️
+82°F
29 April
🌧️
+78°F
30 April
☁️
+82°F
In April 2023 Bujumbura had 3 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bujumbura climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bujumbura in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+85°F) and the highest in 2010 (+89°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 714 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bujumbura in April:

Is April a good time to visit Bujumbura?

April is a really good time to go to Bujumbura. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bujumbura.

Can you sunbathe in Bujumbura in April?

April is warm in Bujumbura. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Bujumbura rainy in April?

Bujumbura is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bujumbura in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bujumbura in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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, 2022.

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.