When is the best time to go to Bujumbura

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bujumbura, Burundi. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bujumbura weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bujumbura are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bujumbura January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 166mm 5.1hrs 13hrs

Bujumbura's weather in January is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Bujumbura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bujumbura February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 140mm 5.8hrs 12.9hrs

February in Bujumbura is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Bujumbura and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bujumbura March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 170mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bujumbura is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Bujumbura and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bujumbura April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 196mm 5.6hrs 12.7hrs

Bujumbura's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Bujumbura and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bujumbura May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 103mm 6.6hrs 12.7hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Bujumbura and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Bujumbura and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bujumbura June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 18mm 8.5hrs 13hrs

Bujumbura's weather in June is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bujumbura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Bujumbura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bujumbura July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 6mm 9hrs 12.9hrs

July in Bujumbura is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bujumbura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Bujumbura and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Bujumbura August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 23mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bujumbura is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bujumbura, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Bujumbura and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Bujumbura September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 75mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs

Bujumbura's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bujumbura.

September is in the spring in Bujumbura and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Bujumbura October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 113mm 6.3hrs 12.7hrs

October is a damp month in Bujumbura and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Bujumbura and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bujumbura November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 174mm 5.3hrs 13hrs

November in Bujumbura is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Bujumbura and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bujumbura December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 164mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

December in Bujumbura is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bujumbura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Bujumbura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bujumbura with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bujumbura weather stats

Bujumbura weather statistics
Hottest month: September 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: July 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9hrs
Coldest month: July 27°C 80.6°F
Wettest month: April 196mm 7.7ins
Warmest sea: March 29°C 84.2°F
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