Bujumbura weather in December (Burundi)

Curious about the December weather in Bujumbura? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Bujumbura generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Bujumbura in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bujumbura. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bujumbura climate page with graphs.

 

Bujumbura, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burundi in December

Find out more about the weather in Burundi in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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