Bujumbura weather in March (Burundi)

How does the March weather in Bujumbura compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In March, Bujumbura usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 20°C.

Precipitation

Bujumbura in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Bujumbura. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bujumbura climate page with graphs.

 

Bujumbura, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burundi in March

Find out more about the weather in Burundi and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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