August weather forecast
Burundi

August in Burundi is the transition month from the short dry season back to the rainy season. The month begins with the continuation of the dry weather, with low rainfall similar to July, averaging between 20mm (0.79") and 50mm (1.97"). However, as the month progresses, the precipitation levels gradually start to increase, signaling the approach of the long rainy season.

Temperatures during August remain quite stable, fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). The higher-altitude regions such as the central plateau and the city of Gitega can experience slightly cooler conditions, with temperatures falling to 17°C (62.6°F).

Meanwhile, the city of Bujumbura, located near Lake Tanganyika at a lower altitude, experiences warmer temperatures, averaging between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). Similar to the rest of the country, Bujumbura sees an increase in rainfall towards the end of August.

Comparing August to July, the weather conditions are similar at the beginning of the month with low rainfall, warm temperatures, and reduced humidity. However, towards the end of August, there is a noticeable change with increased rainfall and cloud cover. This marks the end of the short dry season and the beginning of the transition to the long rainy season.

As August comes to an end, the gradual increase in rainfall and humidity levels become more pronounced, setting the stage for the beginning of the long rainy season starting in September.

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• Bujumbura - August »
  The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 62%. August and September, with an average relative humidity of 62%, are the least humid months in Bujumbura, Burundi.
• Bururi - August »
  In Bururi in August, during 7.4 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average relative humidity of 54%, August is the least humid month in Bururi, Burundi.
• Makamba - August »
  In Makamba, Burundi, during August, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. The least humid month in Makamba, Burundi, is August, with an average relative humidity of 54%.
• Karuzi - August »
  August, with its high-temperature average of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low-temperature average of 16.9°C (62.4°F), is the warmest month in Karuzi. August is the least humid month in Karuzi, with an average relative humidity of 49%.
• Muramvya - August »
  In Muramvya in August, during 8.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. August and September, with an average relative humidity of 62%, are the least humid months in Muramvya.
• Gitega - August »
  August is the least humid month in Gitega, Burundi, with an average relative humidity of 54%. On the last day of August, in Gitega sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.
• Ngozi - August »
  August brings a further decrease in humidity, confirming its place as one of the drier months in Ngozi, Burundi. August, recognised by an average high temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F), is Ngozi's warmest month.
• Muyinga - August »
  With its average high temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F), August is regarded as the warmest month in Muyinga, Burundi. August stands out as Muyinga's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).
• Mwaro - August »
  The least humid month in Mwaro is August, with an average relative humidity of 54%. On the first day of August in Mwaro, Burundi, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:06.
• Bubanza - August »
  In Bubanza, Burundi, during August, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Bubanza during August, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Ruyigi - August »
  August is the least humid month in Ruyigi with an average relative humidity of 54%. The month with the highest UV index in Ruyigi, Burundi, is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Kirundo - August »
  August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F), is the warmest month in Kirundo, Burundi. With an average relative humidity of 49%, August is the least humid month in Kirundo, Burundi.