Weather & climate · Gitega

Best Time to Visit Burundi

June to September

The best time to visit Burundi is June to September, when daytime highs in Gitega are around 24–27°C. February, May and October are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (27°C by day), July the coldest (10°C at night), and November the wettest with about 240 mm of rain.

27°C

Warmest: September

10°C

Coldest nights: July

1338 mm

Rain per year

240 mm

Wettest: November

Burundi weather by month

Jan25°C14°C171 mm
Feb25°C14°C137 mm
Mar25°C14°C182 mm
Apr24°C14°C170 mm
May23°C13°C74 mm
Jun24°C11°C16 mm
Jul24°C10°C9 mm
Aug26°C12°C22 mm
Sep27°C14°C40 mm
Oct26°C14°C99 mm
Nov24°C14°C240 mm
Dec24°C14°C178 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	25°C	14°C	171 mm	80%	82%	Rainy
February	25°C	14°C	137 mm	79%	81%	Good
March	25°C	14°C	182 mm	81%	81%	Rainy
April	24°C	14°C	170 mm	84%	84%	Rainy
May	23°C	13°C	74 mm	82%	72%	Good
June	24°C	11°C	16 mm	75%	53%	Best time
July	24°C	10°C	9 mm	69%	44%	Best time
August	26°C	12°C	22 mm	65%	54%	Best time
September	27°C	14°C	40 mm	64%	66%	Best time
October	26°C	14°C	99 mm	71%	79%	Good
November	24°C	14°C	240 mm	81%	83%	Rainy
December	24°C	14°C	178 mm	81%	82%	Rainy

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Gitega (-3.42, 29.92). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Burundi have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Burundi?

June to September. The best time to visit Burundi is June to September, when daytime highs in Gitega are around 24–27°C. February, May and October are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (27°C by day), July the coldest (10°C at night), and November the wettest with about 240 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Burundi?

September, with average highs of 27°C in Gitega.

What is the coldest month in Burundi?

July, when nights drop to about 10°C and days reach 24°C.

What is the rainiest month in Burundi?

November with about 240 mm; July is the driest (9 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Burundi?

November is the least comfortable month on average: 24°C by day and 240 mm of rain.

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