Gitega weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM (11.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Gitega sits 1680 m (5,512 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 Gitega, Gitega, Burundi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 36%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM (11.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan
About Gitega weather
Is it raining in Gitega right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM (11.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gitega this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–26° and lows of 14–15°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Gitega lately?
In the past 7 days, Gitega had 5 rainy days and 27.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gitega?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Gitega weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gitega?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gitega is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in May to 27°C (80°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Gitega?
November is the wettest month, with about 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Gitega?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F).
Does Gitega have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months