The weather in January in Burundi

It's warm in January in Burundi with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 18°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Burundi. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Burundi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 260 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Burundi

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Burundi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Burundi New York
Average temperature 28°C 5°C
Max. temperature 29°C 11°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 260 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 28 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Burundi with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Burundi is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Burundi is based on weather data from Bujumbura. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Burundi to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Burundi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Burundi

Temperature in January in Burundi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Burundi. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Burundi

Total precipitation in January in Burundi over the years

Daily UV index in January in Burundi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Burundi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Burundi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Burundi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.