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Weather & Climate in Makamba, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,843 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.1348°N, 29.8040°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 69 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 54 km SW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in |
Makamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.1").