Bujumbura, Burundi Weather
Bujumbura hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bujumbura weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Bujumbura looks sunny, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 61°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Bujumbura 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bujumbura
Weather in Bujumbura is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. September afternoons typically reach 84°F (29°C), while June highs hover near 80°F (27°C). Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches (824 mm) over about 112 rainy days.
Bujumbura weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: June - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: 61°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 70°F (21°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows around 68°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 61°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.1 inches (181 mm) of rain over 17 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Bujumbura brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Bujumbura is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Bujumbura brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Bujumbura is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Bujumbura by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 69° | 16 | 4.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 76% |
| February | 82° | 70° | 10 | 2.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 75% |
| March | 82° | 70° | 13 | 3.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 75% |
| April | 79° | 69° | 17 | 7.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 79% |
| May | 80° | 69° | 11 | 2.9 in | 11.0 h/day | 76% |
| June | 80° | 68° | 1 | 0.3 in | 11.4 h/day | 70% |
| July | 80° | 67° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.2 h/day | 65% |
| August | 82° | 69° | 1 | 0.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 61% |
| September | 84° | 70° | 4 | 0.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 61% |
| October | 83° | 70° | 9 | 2.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 66% |
| November | 81° | 69° | 13 | 2.9 in | 9.9 h/day | 72% |
| December | 81° | 69° | 15 | 4.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 76% |