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Weather & Climate in Bururi, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bururi 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,093 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,093 ft (1,857 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9488°N, 29.6244°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 55 km | 21 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 50 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in |
Bururi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 67°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.2").