All Countries
Weather & Climate in Bwambarangwe, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bwambarangwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 136.3 sq mi (352.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5831°N, 30.3328°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.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1992 | 30 km SW of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 155 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 157 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Bwambarangwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").