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When to go · Bujumbura

Bujumbura in January

Mixed month. Short drier spell between rains; hot.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
29° / 18°
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Burundi overall
Prices
Low
Burundi overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Bujumbura

Short drier spell between rains; hot.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • BujumburaHighs around 29 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 10 days
  • Lake Tanganyika shore, Burundi · Bujumbura, Rumonge, Nyanza-Lacrainy

    At 780 m it's hot and humid: 30 °C most of the year, rain peaking Feb–Apr.

Short dry spell season

A brief calmer window between the two rainy periods.

Watch: Short and not fully reliable; check the forecast rather than assuming.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Burundi overall
Low
Prices · Burundi overall
Low

Burundi overall: Short drier spell possible between rains — check.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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