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Weather & Climate in Kanyosha, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanyosha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,272 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,272 ft (1,302 m) |
| Area | 512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4148°N, 29.4082°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 14 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 2012 | 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in |
Kanyosha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").