Best Time to Visit Bujumbura

Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep. Sep is warmest (31.1°C high); Apr is rainiest (148 mm).

Bujumbura weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan28.619.91116.5
Feb28.719.4996.6
Mar2919.81426.9
Apr28.919.91486.7
May29.320867
Jun29.518.6157.7
Jul30.21958.1
Aug30.719.5198.1
Sep31.120457.9
Oct30.220.3717.3
Nov28.720.31136.4
Dec28.820.31216.3

Average high temperature

Jan 29°
Feb 29°
Mar 29°
Apr 29°
May 29°
Jun 30°
Jul 30°
Aug 31°
Sep 31°
Oct 30°
Nov 29°
Dec 29°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugSep

Beaches: JulJunAugSep

Hiking: JulJunAugSep

Sightseeing: JulJunAugSep

Bujumbura quick facts

What to pack

Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bujumbura?

Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

Apr, about 148 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Sep, with average highs of 31.1°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.