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 »
  In Bujumbura in August, during 8.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bujumbura in August, during 8.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bururi - August »
  In Bururi in August, during 7.4 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bururi, Burundi, during August, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
• Makamba - August »
  In Makamba, Burundi, during August, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Makamba records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F) in August, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month.
• Karuzi - August »
  August is the least humid month in Karuzi with an average relative humidity of 49%. On the first day of August in Karuzi, Burundi, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:05.
• Muramvya - August »
  On the first day of August in Muramvya, Burundi, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:07. With less rainfall and more sunshine, August turns into a perfect period for open-air activities, thereby attracting tourists to Muramvya, Burundi.
• Gitega - August »
  In Gitega, during August, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. August is the month with the highest UV index in Gitega, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Ngozi - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 58%, August is the least humid month in Ngozi, Burundi. August brings a further decrease in humidity, confirming its place as one of the drier months in Ngozi, Burundi.
• Muyinga - August »
  In Muyinga, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F). In Muyinga during August, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
• Mwaro - August »
  The least humid month in Mwaro is August, with an average relative humidity of 54%. August is the month with the highest UV index in Mwaro with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Bubanza - August »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Bubanza 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 Bubanza.
• 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 is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Kirundo - August »
  August is the least humid month in Kirundo with an average relative humidity of 49%. The temperature in Kirundo continues to rise in August, making it the hottest month of the year.