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Weather & Climate in Buganda, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buganda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9663°N, 29.1944°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 165 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 171 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
Buganda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").