Monthly climate guide

Bujumbura weather in August

August in Bujumbura is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 17°C (62°F). The month usually brings about 35 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.

What stands out in August

August sits in Bujumbura's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's one of the drier months, with about 78% less rain than Bujumbura's average.
August is Bujumbura's second warmest month.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

17°C

62°F

Rainfall

35 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

62%

relative

Sky

51%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Bujumbura weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Bujumbura
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	25°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	155 mm	76%	82%
February	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 65°F	145 mm	76%	80%
March	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 65°F	216 mm	77%	80%
April	25°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	208 mm	80%	84%
May	25°C / 78°F	17°C / 63°F	93 mm	77%	68%
June	25°C / 77°F	16°C / 61°F	26 mm	71%	48%
July	26°C / 78°F	16°C / 60°F	14 mm	65%	37%
August	27°C / 80°F	17°C / 62°F	35 mm	62%	51%
September	27°C / 81°F	18°C / 65°F	136 mm	63%	65%
October	27°C / 80°F	18°C / 65°F	219 mm	70%	79%
November	25°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	424 mm	78%	82%
December	25°C / 77°F	18°C / 64°F	251 mm	79%	82%

What to pack for August

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is August a good time to visit Bujumbura?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Bujumbura in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Bujumbura?

Yes. August is one of the best months for Bujumbura, with highs around 27°C and about 35 mm of rain.

How warm is Bujumbura in August?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 17°C (62°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bujumbura in August?

Bujumbura typically gets around 35 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bujumbura (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.