Average Monthly Sunshine in Bujumbura

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bujumbura receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bujumbura varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 269 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2387 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Bujumbura’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bujumbura enjoys an average of 2387 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Bujumbura’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bujumbura Precipitation page.