Burundi: When to Go

If you want to avoid getting wet, the rainy season in Burundi lasts from around October to May, with a brief dry spell in December and January. If you like getting sweaty, head to the hot and steamy lowlands around Lake Tanganyika, where temperatures average 30°C (86°F), or stay cool in the more mountainous north, where the usual temperature is a much milder 20°C (68°F).

Weather

The climate in Burundi varies widely depending on whether you are in the lowlands around Lake Tanganyika, where temperatures average 30°C (86F), or the more mountainous north, where the usual temperature is a much milder 20°C (68°F). The rainy season in Burundi lasts from around October to May, with a brief dry spell in December and January. Burundi's high altitudes subdue the tropical climate, which makes for consistently hot days and refreshingly cool nights. The driest (and hottest) part of the year is between June and September when temperatures often rise above 30°C (86°F).