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Weather & Climate in Mugongomanga, Burundi

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

Mugongomanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,543 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,543 ft (2,299 m)
Area512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4693°N, 29.5451°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 149 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 137 km 10 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 45 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 117 km 10 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 66 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 117 km 12 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 135 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 147 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 145 km 10 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 148 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 106 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 100 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 28 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 124 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 22 km 21 km
Jun 10, 2006 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 150 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2008 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 142 km 10 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 66 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 128 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 128 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
February 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 7.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 8.5 in Wettest
May 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
October 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
December 62°F (16°C) 7.2 in

Mugongomanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in June to 62°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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