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Burundi Weather

The Heart of Africa - Weather forecasts for all provinces

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Locations

2,500+

Sunshine Hours/Year

20-28°C

Average Temp

1,200mm

Annual Rainfall

Major Cities Weather

Weather by Province

Bujumbura Mairie

Economic capital on Lake Tanganyika

Bujumbura Kinama Kamenge Musaga Ngagara

Gitega

Political capital in central highlands

Gitega Itaba Bugendana Mutaho Ryansoro

Ngozi

Northern province with fertile highlands

Ngozi Busiga Gashikanwa Kiremba Marangara

Muyinga

Northeastern border province

Muyinga Gashoho Gasorwe Mwakiro Butihinda

Kayanza

Tea-growing highland region

Kayanza Gatara Kabarore Matongo Muhanga

Bururi

Southern highlands province

Bururi Matana Mugamba Rutovu Songa

Popular Destinations

Lake Tanganyika

Kibira National Park

Rusizi National Park

Source of the Nile

All Burundi Locations

Bujumbura Bujumbura Centre Kinama Kamenge Musaga Ngagara Buyenzi Bwiza Cibitoke Kinindo Rohero Nyakabiga Gihosha Isale Mutimbuzi Kabezi Kanyosha Mugongomanga Mubimbi Mukike Mutambu Nyabiraba Gitega Itaba Bugendana Mutaho Ryansoro Buraza Giheta Gishubi Makebuko Nyanrusange Ngozi Busiga Gashikanwa Kiremba Marangara Mwumba Nyamurenza Ruhororo Tangara Muyinga Gashoho Gasorwe Mwakiro Butihinda Buhinyuza Giteranyi Kayanza Gatara Kabarore Matongo Muhanga Butaganzwa Gahombo Muruta Rango Bururi Matana Mugamba Rutovu Songa Buyengero Makamba Kayogoro Kibago Mabanda Nyanza-Lac Vugizo Rumonge Bugarama Burambi Muhuta Minago Rutana Bukemba Giharo Gitanga Mpinga-Kayove Musongati Ruyigi Butezi Bweru Gisuru Kinyinya Nyabitsinda Butaganzwa Cankuzo Cendajuru Gisagara Kigamba Mishiha Karuzi Bugenyuzi Buhiga Gihogazi Gitaramuka Mutumba Shombo Kirundo Bugabira Busoni Gitobe Ntega Bwambarangwe Vumbi Mwaro Bisoro Gisozi Kayokwe Ndava Nyabihanga Rusaka Muramvya Bukeye Kiganda Mbuye Rutegama Cibitoke Buganda Bukinanyana Mabayi Murwi Rugombo Bubanza Gihanga Mpanda Musigati Rugazi Lake Tanganyika Rusizi National Park Kibira National Park Ruvubu National Park Source of the Nile Karera Falls Mount Heha Saga Beach Resha Beach Livingstone-Stanley Monument

Burundi Climate Guide

Understanding Burundi's tropical highland climate

Seasons

Long Dry Season (Jun-Aug): Cool and dry, best for wildlife viewing
Short Rainy Season (Sep-Nov): Light rains, green landscapes
Short Dry Season (Dec-Jan): Hot and humid in lowlands
Long Rainy Season (Feb-May): Heavy rains, lush vegetation

Regional Highlights

Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika: Warm lowland climate, 25-30°C year-round
Central Highlands (Gitega): Mild temperatures, 18-25°C average
Northern Highlands (Ngozi, Kayanza): Cooler, excellent for tea cultivation
Eastern Lowlands: Warmer and drier than highlands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Burundi?

The best time to visit Burundi is during the dry seasons: June to August (long dry) or December to January (short dry). These periods offer pleasant weather for exploring national parks and Lake Tanganyika beaches.

How hot does it get in Bujumbura?

Bujumbura, located on Lake Tanganyika at lower altitude, experiences warm temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 23°C to 32°C. The hottest months are September to October before the rains arrive.

Is the weather different in the highlands?

Yes, significantly. The central and northern highlands (Gitega, Kayanza, Ngozi) are much cooler than Bujumbura, with temperatures averaging 18-22°C. Nights can be quite cool, especially during the dry season.

When is the rainy season in Burundi?

Burundi has two rainy seasons: the long rains from February to May (heaviest in March-April) and short rains from September to November. Annual rainfall varies from 750mm in lowlands to 1,500mm in highlands.