Weather & Climate in Cankuzo, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cankuzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Area | 267.5 sq mi (692.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.2186°S, 30.5528°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in |
Cankuzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").