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Weather & Climate in Kayogoro, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayogoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2298°N, 29.7662°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 69 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 54 km SW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 7.2 in |
Kayogoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.1").