AI-generatedBujumbura at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Dec
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 509 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 807 m
Climate in Bujumbura
Bujumbura has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while April is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Bujumbura is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:4317:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:30–06:10 · evening 17:26–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:30 · evening 18:06–18:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bujumbura in October?
In October, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 11 min05:43 – 17:53
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Bujumbura
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Bujumbura
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Bujumbura, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bujumbura
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bujumbura: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bujumbura has about 3 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bujumbura
How breezy and how cloudy Bujumbura is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bujumbura typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Bujumbura: mostly overcast, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bujumbura
How often the day gets hot in Bujumbura (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bujumbura has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bujumbura
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in June (19°), the warmest in March (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from September to October and from December to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to August and in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 29° | 20° | 4.5 h | 8 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 29° | 20° | 4.6 h | 5 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 29° | 20° | 4.3 h | 6 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 28° | 20° | 4.2 h | 7 | 99 |
| MayMay | 80 | 28° | 19° | 5.6 h | 4 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 28° | 19° | 6.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 29° | 19° | 6.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 19° | 5.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 31° | 20° | 5.7 h | 1 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 30° | 20° | 4.5 h | 3 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 29° | 19° | 3.7 h | 5 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 28° | 20° | 4.0 h | 8 | 100 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
3.38° S, 29.36° E · 807 m · Africa/Bujumbura
Best time to visit Bujumbura
The best time to visit Bujumbura is from February to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April. The wettest month is December with 100 mm of precipitation.
Bujumbura through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bujumbura in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Bujumbura in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Bujumbura in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Bujumbura in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bujumbura for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bujumbura
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June has the better holiday weather in Bujumbura: score 82 against 67. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 82better |
| Day high | 30° | 28° |
| Night low | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Bujumbura month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January29° · 5 h
In January, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in January68February29° · 5 h
In February, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in February67March29° · 4 h
In March, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in March71April28° · 4 h
In April, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in April80May28° · 6 h
In May, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 56 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in May82June28° · 6 h
In June, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in June82July29° · 6 h
In July, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in July74August30° · 6 h
In August, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in August67September31° · 6 h
In September, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in September67October30° · 5 h
In October, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in October69November29° · 4 h
In November, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
Bujumbura in November67December28° · 4 h
In December, Bujumbura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 100 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bujumbura.
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Bujumbura vs. Kigali
In October Bujumbura has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 59). During the day Kigali is 5 °C cooler than Bujumbura.
| in October | Bujumbura | Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 18 |
| Best time | Feb – Dec | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Bujumbura in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bujumbura has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during October half-term (score 67).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bujumbura
When is the best time to visit Bujumbura?
The best time to visit Bujumbura is from February to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bujumbura?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. April is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Bujumbura?
The wettest month is December with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bujumbura get?
Bujumbura gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.3 hours a day; in November there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bujumbura in?
Bujumbura uses the time zone Africa/Bujumbura, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bujumbura?
A nonstop flight from London to Bujumbura takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bujumbura?
Bujumbura has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during October half-term (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 67.
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