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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 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.

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Bujumbura, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 204 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 1 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Burundi, check out our Bujumbura's climate page.

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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