Bujumbura Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Bujumbura is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Bujumbura experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a comfortable 28°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 18°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bujumbura has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1839 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Bujumbura, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 257 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 21 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bujumbura Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Bujumbura, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bujumbura.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 79%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, June, September, November and December and highest during May, July, August and October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Bujumbura in Burundi
Bujumbura has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 29°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 269 hours of sunshine.
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