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Bujumbura in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bujumbura in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Bujumbura in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 0 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 8 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 152 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Bujumbura;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
152 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bujumbura has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Bujumbura in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +82°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +82°F.

Is Bujumbura warm or cold in December?

Bujumbura is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.

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

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Bujumbura:

Climate in Bujumbura in December

Bujumbura weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
76 mm152 mm153 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%70%70%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
252321
Rainy days
5810
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 152 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 70%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bujumbura based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 205 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December 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 December in Bujumbura?

This is the weather in Bujumbura in December 2023:
1 December
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+80°F
2 December
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+85°F
3 December
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+84°F
4 December
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+84°F
5 December
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+78°F
6 December
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+84°F
7 December
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+83°F
8 December
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+81°F
9 December
☁️
+80°F
10 December
☁️
+82°F
11 December
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+84°F
12 December
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+79°F
13 December
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+80°F
14 December
☁️
+81°F
15 December
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+83°F
16 December
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+83°F
17 December
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+87°F
18 December
☁️
+84°F
19 December
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+83°F
20 December
🌧️
+81°F
21 December
🌧️
+78°F
22 December
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+85°F
23 December
☁️
+81°F
24 December
🌧️
+81°F
25 December
☁️
+84°F
26 December
☁️
+79°F
27 December
🌧️
+79°F
28 December
🌧️
+82°F
29 December
🌧️
+78°F
30 December
🌧️
+82°F
31 December
☁️
+82°F
In December 2023 Bujumbura had 1 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 16 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+85°F) and the highest in 1987 (+90°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 858 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bujumbura in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bujumbura?

December 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 December?

December 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 December?

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

Is it sunny in Bujumbura in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bujumbura in December, 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.