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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Bujumbura Climate

Bujumbura is a city in Burundi (24) with a population of about 769,317. Its average annual temperature is 24.1°C (75°F), with roughly 1005 mm of rain per year.

24.1°C

Avg Temp

1005

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month


Bujumbura Climate

Bujumbura has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F) and receives about 1005 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

24.1°C

Avg Temp

1005

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Bujumbura — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°113 mm
February24° / 74°103 mm
March24° / 75°146 mm
April24° / 75°155 mm
May24° / 75°86 mm
June24° / 74°15 mm
July24° / 75°4 mm
August25° / 76°17 mm
September25° / 77°44 mm
October25° / 76°76 mm
November24° / 75°119 mm
December24° / 75°127 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Bujumbura

The most comfortable months to visit Bujumbura are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 31°C high). The coldest is June (near 18°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Bujumbura are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Bujumbura, Burundi has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C and about 1005 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is June.

In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Bujumbura average about 31°C (88°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.