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Weather & Climate in Gitega, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,525 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 | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4271°N, 29.9246°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 54 km SW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.5 | 136 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) | 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").