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Weather & Climate in Ruyigi, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruyigi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,236 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,236 ft (1,596 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4764°N, 30.2486°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2023 | 25 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 18 km N of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 22 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.3 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 35 km E of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 6.7 in |
Ruyigi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in June to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").