Weather in Bujumbura Today

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Current temperature in Bujumbura: 27°C (81°F). Overcast. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 21°C (70°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
27°
Overcast
RealFeel® 27°C
54%Comfortable
High28°
Low21°
16km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 24
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 49 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 115:30 PMDay
12h 4m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:57 AMDawn 5:27 AM
Daylight remaining31mNoon 11:59 AMTotal 12h 4m
Sunset6:01 PMDusk 6:31 PM
NowOvercast+27°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
16 km/h
SSE · Gentle Breeze · Max 24 km/h
Humidity
54 %
Comfortable
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
924 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
17°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

28°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

0 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running below normal.

2026-08-19: 26°C26°2026-08-20: 25°C25°2026-08-21: 27°C27°2026-08-22: 26°C26°2026-08-23: 25°C25°2026-08-24: 26°C26°2026-08-25: 27°C27°2026-08-26: 27°C27°2026-08-27: 27°C27°2026-08-28: 27°C27°2026-08-29: 26°C26°2026-08-30: 27°C27°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Bujumbura?

The hottest month in Bujumbura is typically September, with daytime highs averaging around 29°C (84°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 20.9°C (70°F).

What is the coldest month in Bujumbura?

The coldest month in Bujumbura is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 19.2°C (67°F) and daytime highs near 26.8°C (80°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Bujumbura have a rainy season?

Bujumbura doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 173 mm), while July is the driest (about 4 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Bujumbura?

The best time to visit Bujumbura is typically June to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 27.2°C (81°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 7 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.