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Bujumbura in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bujumbura in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Bujumbura in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 0 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 153 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bujumbura;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
153 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bujumbura has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Bujumbura in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +84°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +75°F.

Is Bujumbura warm or cold in January?

Bujumbura is typically warm in January.

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.

January is the coldest month in Bujumbura, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bujumbura in January

Bujumbura weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+95°F
Rainfall
152 mm153 mm103 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%70%68%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
232121
Rainy days
8107
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. 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 152 mm to 153 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bujumbura in January 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 January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bujumbura based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 388 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 188 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January 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 January in Bujumbura?

This is the weather in Bujumbura in January 2023:
1 January
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+81°F
2 January
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+88°F
3 January
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+84°F
4 January
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+85°F
5 January
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+85°F
6 January
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+87°F
7 January
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+88°F
8 January
☁️
+88°F
9 January
☁️
+88°F
10 January
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+89°F
11 January
☁️
+88°F
12 January
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+91°F
13 January
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+86°F
14 January
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+82°F
15 January
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+83°F
16 January
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+76°F
17 January
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+79°F
18 January
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+80°F
19 January
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+86°F
20 January
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+81°F
21 January
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+82°F
22 January
🌧️
+80°F
23 January
🌧️
+80°F
24 January
☁️
+85°F
25 January
☁️
+83°F
26 January
☁️
+87°F
27 January
☁️
+84°F
28 January
☁️
+84°F
29 January
☁️
+84°F
30 January
☁️
+85°F
31 January
🌧️
+76°F
In January 2023 Bujumbura had 0 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+85°F) and the highest in 2012 (+90°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 486 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bujumbura in January:

Is January a good time to visit Bujumbura?

January 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 January?

January 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 January?

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

Is it sunny in Bujumbura in January?

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