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Weather & Climate in Kibondo, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kibondo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,938 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,938 ft (1,505 m)
Area5,565.9 sq mi (14,415.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5864°N, 30.7203°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 147 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 108 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 99 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 131 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 124 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2021 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.5 136 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 126 km 10 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 89 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2017 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania M4.4 76 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2010 35 km E of Kasulu, Tanzania M4.2 118 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2010 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi M3.8 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Igwisi Hills Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,146 m (3,760 ft) -10450 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in

Kibondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in June to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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