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Burundi's national averages run from 25 °C in April to 27 °C in September, with rainfall between 19 mm in July and 301 mm in April and 4.3–6.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 17 regions span 23–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Bujumbura
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Bujumbura
- Area
- 27,087 km²
Best months to visit
When Burundi shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3 | 17.1 | 16.1 | 27.3 |
| February | 25.8 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 28.0 |
| March | 25.6 | 17.3 | 16.0 | 27.9 |
| April | 24.7 | 17.2 | 16.3 | 26.7 |
| May | 25.1 | 16.9 | 15.7 | 27.2 |
| June | 25.5 | 16.2 | 14.5 | 27.3 |
| July | 26.0 | 16.0 | 14.1 | 27.8 |
| August | 26.9 | 17.2 | 15.5 | 28.9 |
| September | 27.3 | 17.9 | 16.7 | 29.5 |
| October | 26.4 | 17.8 | 16.6 | 28.6 |
| November | 24.9 | 17.2 | 16.3 | 26.9 |
| December | 24.9 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 26.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 241 |
| February | 202 |
| March | 242 |
| April | 301 |
| May | 127 |
| June | 28 |
| July | 19 |
| August | 43 |
| September | 84 |
| October | 178 |
| November | 246 |
| December | 277 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.0 |
| February | 6.2 |
| March | 5.8 |
| April | 4.3 |
| May | 5.5 |
| June | 6.3 |
| July | 6.8 |
| August | 6.6 |
| September | 6.5 |
| October | 5.9 |
| November | 4.9 |
| December | 5.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.7 |
| February | 4.6 | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| March | 4.6 | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| April | 4.8 | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| May | 5.5 | 4.0 | 7.1 |
| June | 6.1 | 4.6 | 7.9 |
| July | 6.6 | 4.9 | 8.7 |
| August | 6.6 | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| September | 6.5 | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| October | 6.0 | 4.3 | 8.0 |
| November | 5.1 | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| December | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.6 |
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17 regions
Burundi, taken apart
- Bubanza26–28 °C yr
- Bujumbura Mairie25–27 °C yr
- Bujumbura Rural24–26 °C yr
- Bururi24–26 °C yr
- Cankuzo26–29 °C yr
- Cibitoke25–27 °C yr
- Gitega24–27 °C yr
- Karuzi25–28 °C yr
- Kayanza23–26 °C yr
- Kirundo26–29 °C yr
- Makamba25–28 °C yr
- Muramvya24–26 °C yr
- Muyinga26–28 °C yr
- Mwaro22–25 °C yr
- Ngozi25–27 °C yr
- Rutana25–29 °C yr
- Ruyigi25–29 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Burundi
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
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Level 3Reconsider travel
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Parts of Burundi carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Burundi, in order
- JanJanuary25.3°C · 241 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 241 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 241 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary25.8°C · 202 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 202 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 202 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch25.6°C · 242 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 242 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 242 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril24.7°C · 301 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 301 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 301 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay25.1°C · 127 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 127 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 127 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune25.5°C · 28 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly26.0°C · 19 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 19 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 19 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust26.9°C · 43 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 43 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 43 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember27.3°C · 84 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 84 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 84 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober26.4°C · 178 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 178 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 178 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember24.9°C · 246 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 246 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 246 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember24.9°C · 277 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 277 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 277 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
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