Weather & Climate in Rumonge, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rumonge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9736°S, 29.4386°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 2012 | 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 92 km W of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 96 km W of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in |
Rumonge has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.2").