Weather & Climate in Kirundo, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirundo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5845°S, 30.0959°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 140 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 143 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Kirundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").