Burundi Weather
🇧🇮 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in Burundi at a glance
Our Burundi coverage centers on Bujumbura, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in September and 80°F (27°C) in June, with about 112 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Bujumbura - annual average 75°
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Bujumbura averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 824 mm (32.4 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Bujumbura climate page.
Live weather across Burundi today
Burundi cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura | 75° | Sep · 84° | Jun · 68° | 112 | 10.5 | 0 |
Burundi weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 69° | 16 | 10.1 h/day |
| February | 82° | 70° | 10 | 10.0 h/day |
| March | 82° | 70° | 13 | 10.1 h/day |
| April | 79° | 69° | 17 | 10.0 h/day |
| May | 80° | 69° | 11 | 11.0 h/day |
| June | 80° | 68° | 1 | 11.4 h/day |
| July | 80° | 67° | 1 | 11.2 h/day |
| August | 82° | 69° | 1 | 11.3 h/day |
| September | 84° | 70° | 4 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 83° | 70° | 9 | 10.4 h/day |
| November | 81° | 69° | 13 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 81° | 69° | 15 | 10.0 h/day |
Burundi weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Burundi?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Burundi?
Snow is essentially absent in the Burundi cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Burundi like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.