What’s the climate like in Burundi?
The current climate in Burundi features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Burundi in recent years was 37°C in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in March 2015.
On average, Burundi receives 1746 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
Best time to visit Burundi?
The best time to visit Burundi for sunny weather is February and May through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Burundi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Burundi
The climate table of Burundi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 260 | 119 | 338 | 154 | 97 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 122 | 209 | 249 | 139 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in February, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in June
- Precipitation: 1746 mm per year, averaging 146 mm per month
- Driest months: 17 mm in July, 18 mm in June and 24 mm in August
- Wettest months: 338 mm in March, 260 mm in January and 249 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Burundi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Burundi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Burundi
This graph shows how much rainfall Burundi gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Burundi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Burundi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Burundi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Burundi. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Burundi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Burundi over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
