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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 113 mm |
| February | 24° / 74° | 103 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 146 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 155 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 86 mm |
| June | 24° / 74° | 15 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 4 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 17 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 44 mm |
| October | 25° / 76° | 76 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 119 mm |
| December | 24° / 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.