Bujumbura weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Bujumbura: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 16°C (61°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with July, it is warmer and wetter; September brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Bujumbura?
best month Weather score 82/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Bujumbura.
Does it rain a lot in Bujumbura in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 42 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Bujumbura in August?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 16°C (61°F).
Bujumbura weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 202 mm | 82% | fair |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 168 mm | 81% | fair |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 219 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 213 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 94 mm | 72% | fair |
| June | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 29 mm | 53% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 15 mm | 44% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 42 mm | 54% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm | 66% | fair |
| October | 26°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 172 mm | 79% | fair |
| November | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 341 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 219 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months