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 Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Area113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates2.5845°S, 30.0959°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

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").

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