Bujumbura weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Bujumbura sits 801 m (2,628 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 47%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec
About Bujumbura weather
Is it raining in Bujumbura right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bujumbura this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–30° and lows of 20–21°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Bujumbura lately?
In the past 7 days, Bujumbura had 5 rainy days and 23.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bujumbura?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bujumbura weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bujumbura?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bujumbura is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (76°F) in June to 27°C (81°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Bujumbura?
November is the wettest month, with about 341 mm (13.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Bujumbura?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F).
Does Bujumbura have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Bujumbura weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months