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Gitega, Burundi

Full City Profile

64,904 Population 7,645/sq mi density
5,525 ft Elevation 1,684 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Gitega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,525 ft (1,684 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density7,645/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4271°N, 29.9246°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 83 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 119 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 86 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 147 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 129 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 64 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 29 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 147 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 87 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 120 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 41 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 43 km
Nov 11, 1997 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 137 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 141 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 121 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 78 km
Sep 23, 2016 Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 134 km
Jan 24, 2021 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.5 47 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 36 km
Mar 10, 2013 54 km SW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
February 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 5.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in

Gitega has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in June to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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