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Bujumbura in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bujumbura in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Bujumbura in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 0 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 88 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
25 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bujumbura has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Bujumbura in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +84°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +82°F.

Is Bujumbura warm or cold in March?

Bujumbura is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°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.

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

Climate in Bujumbura in March

Bujumbura weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
103 mm88 mm138 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%68%68%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
212523
Rainy days
767
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 88 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

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

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bujumbura based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Bujumbura?

This is the weather in Bujumbura in March 2023:
1 March
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+87°F
2 March
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+81°F
3 March
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+87°F
4 March
☁️
+88°F
5 March
☁️
+89°F
6 March
☁️
+84°F
7 March
☁️
+85°F
8 March
☁️
+86°F
9 March
☁️
+87°F
10 March
☁️
+90°F
11 March
☀️
+89°F
12 March
☁️
+86°F
13 March
☁️
+84°F
14 March
☀️
+85°F
15 March
☁️
+89°F
16 March
☁️
+86°F
17 March
🌧️
+78°F
18 March
☁️
+81°F
19 March
☁️
+88°F
20 March
☁️
+86°F
21 March
☁️
+85°F
22 March
🌧️
+76°F
23 March
☀️
+83°F
24 March
☀️
+85°F
25 March
☀️
+87°F
26 March
☁️
+86°F
27 March
☁️
+88°F
28 March
☁️
+83°F
29 March
☁️
+82°F
30 March
☁️
+76°F
31 March
☁️
+82°F
In March 2023 Bujumbura had 6 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+86°F) and the highest in 2016 (+91°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 350 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bujumbura in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bujumbura?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Bujumbura in March?

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