Weather in Burundi - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Burundi range from 28° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 3 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in Burundi's cities today

☁️Bujumbura 33°no rain ☁️Gitega 29°no rain ☁️Rutana 28°no rain

Next days in Burundi

today☁️ 29°night 21°
Sun☁️ 29°💧 0.6 mm
Mon🌤️ 29°💧 0.7 mm
Tue☀️ 27°💧 0.2 mm
Wed☁️ 26°💧 0.3 mm
Thu☁️ 26°💧 0.3 mm
Fri☁️ 27°💧 1 mm
Sat☁️ 28°💧 0.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Burundi, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 29°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 85% of similar days.

29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
29°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
27°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
26°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
26°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 26°C1982: 27°C1983: 27°C1984: 29°C1985: 27°C1986: 27°C1987: 27°C1988: 28°C1989: 27°C1990: 27°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 28°C1994: 28°C1995: 28°C1996: 26°C1997: 26°C1998: 28°C1999: 29°C2000: 30°C2001: 29°C2002: 29°C2003: 28°C2004: 26°C2005: 29°C2006: 28°C2007: 26°C2008: 28°C2009: 28°C2010: 27°C2011: 28°C2012: 26°C2013: 28°C2014: 26°C2015: 29°C2016: 28°C2017: 29°C2018: 27°C2019: 28°C2020: 26°C2021: 27°C2022: 27°C2023: 27°C2024: 29°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2020 (26°C) and the warmest was 2000 (30°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Burundi

Burundi - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Burundi 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 20° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
30°
around 21° at night · rain chance 4%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
29°
around 22° at night · rain chance 18%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Burundi: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 20° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Today vs the next days - Burundi cities

CityToday+3 days+7 daysRain today
☁️ Bujumbura 33℃31℃ 30℃-
☁️ Gitega 29℃27℃ 28℃-
☁️ Rutana 28℃26℃ 27℃-

Day-by-day forecast for Burundi

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
night 21° · evening 28° · humidity 26% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 69%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
night 21° · evening 29° · rain 0.585 mm · humidity 27% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 59%
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
night 21° · evening 29° · rain 0.65 mm · humidity 23% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 35%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
night 22° · evening 29° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 26% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️26°broken clouds
night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.28 mm · humidity 29% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 66%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️26°overcast clouds
night 21° · evening 28° · rain 0.32 mm · humidity 32% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 75%
Friday11 September 2026
☁️27°overcast clouds
night 20° · evening 27° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
night 21° · evening 29° · rain 0.52 mm · humidity 30% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 87%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 22° · evening 27° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 47%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 20° · evening 25° · rain 0.65 mm · humidity 36% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
night 19° · evening 24° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 82%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
night 19° · evening 26° · rain 0.92 mm · humidity 37% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 67%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️27°broken clouds
night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.44 mm · humidity 34% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 69%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.6 mm · humidity 29% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
night 18° · evening 26° · rain 2.05 mm · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 67%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
night 18° · evening 22° · rain 8.72 mm · humidity 47% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 81%

Air quality and smog in Burundi

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Buzumbura82.285.2poor
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Burundi weather through the year

Burundi - annual climate

Burundi weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (27°)February (28°)March (27°)April (27°)May (27°)June (28°)July (27°)August (29°)September (30°)October (29°)November (27°)December (28°)

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FAQ - Burundi weather

What is the weather like in Burundi today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 21° at night, broken clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Burundi?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.