Bujumbura weather in May (Burundi)

What should you pack for a trip to Bujumbura in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Bujumbura tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Bujumbura in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 212 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burundi in May

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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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