When is the best time to go to Bujumbura?

When is the best time to go to Bujumbura? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Bujumbura are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • The rainiest months are March, April, November and December


Annual weather in Bujumbura

For full information about the climate and weather in Bujumbura a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 65°F/76°F
10.6in
February 67°F/76°F
11.7in
March 67°F/76°F
14.8in
April 65°F/74°F
17.2in
May 65°F/72°F
12.2in
June 63°F/72°F
2.4in
July 65°F/74°F
0.9in
August 67°F/76°F
1.9in
September 68°F/77°F
3.9in
October 67°F/76°F
10.9in
November 67°F/76°F
13.8in
December 65°F/74°F
13.9in


Weather and climate in Bujumbura

Bujumbura enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bujumbura is 76°F (ranging from 72°F in may to 77°F in september). Annual rainfall is 113.9in, with a minimum of 0.9in in july and a maximum of 17.2in in april.
  • In the month of january the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 92°F and, in january, 17 days of rain are expected.
  • From february to april the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 74°F°C and it rains about 76% of the time in april.
  • From may to june the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and you can expect to have 2.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between july and august the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and, in august, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • In september the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 77°F°C and, in september, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between october and november the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and, in november, 20 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is very bad. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 13.9in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bujumbura

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bujumbura: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



Best time for low prices in Bujumbura

Average prices of hotels in Bujumbura month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bujumbura. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Bujumbura

A return flight between London and Bujumbura is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 729 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 530 more for your airline ticket to Bujumbura if you go in august.

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