Gitega climate
Gitega (Burundi) has a subtropical highland (dry winter) climate (Köppen Cwb). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,339 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gitega climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 1458 | 1967 | 1716.7 |
| Feb | 2577 | 1458 | 2067 | 1375.4 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1458 | 1967 | 1827.2 |
| Apr | 2474 | 1458 | 1966 | 1706.7 |
| May | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 742.9 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 160.6 |
| Jul | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 90.4 |
| Aug | 2578 | 1253 | 1966 | 220.9 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1457 | 2068 | 401.6 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1458 | 2068 | 993.9 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 2409.5 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1457 | 1966 | 1787.0 |
| Year | 2780 | 1050 | 1966 | 1,33953 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 82% | 4.8 | 12:18 |
| Feb | 79% | 81% | 5.2 | 12:13 |
| Mar | 81% | 81% | 5.1 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 84% | 84% | 4.8 | 12:02 |
| May | 82% | 72% | 4.7 | 11:58 |
| Jun | 75% | 53% | 4.9 | 11:55 |
| Jul | 69% | 44% | 5.3 | 11:56 |
| Aug | 65% | 54% | 5.4 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 64% | 66% | 5.4 | 12:06 |
| Oct | 71% | 79% | 5.0 | 12:11 |
| Nov | 81% | 83% | 4.6 | 12:17 |
| Dec | 81% | 82% | 4.6 | 12:19 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gitega is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 27 °C80 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.2 °C5.7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,339 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June and July. The wettest month is November (240 mm9.5 in), the driest is July (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in September to 84% in April. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in January to 3 km/h (2 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Gitega
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–October: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is very wet (240 mm9.5 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gitega
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2474 to 25 °C77 °F, lows around 14 °C57 °F, about 180 mm7.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2374 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1050 to 14 °C58 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Gitega compares
Compared with Bujumbura, about 63 km to the west, Gitega is on average 6.6 °C12 °F cooler and receives 26% less precipitation (1,339 mm53 in vs 1,808 mm71 in). The difference is largest in July (7.2 °C12.9 °F cooler).
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Barbacena (Brazil, Cwb), Bafoussam (Cameroon, Aw) and Jalapa (Guatemala, Csa).
Nearby places
- Bujumbura 63 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,808 mm71 in
- Kasulu 129 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Bukavu 159 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,705 mm67 in
- Kigoma 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,183 mm47 in
- Kigali 165 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,291 mm51 in
- Gisenyi 206 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,692 mm67 in
- Nyagatare 241 km · 21 °C71 °F · 1,137 mm45 in
- Geita 264 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,043 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gitega?
September is the warmest month in Gitega, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gitega?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gitega?
November is the wettest month with about 240 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Gitega?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.