December weather forecast
Burundi

December in Burundi marks the beginning of the short dry season. The month starts with a gradual decrease in rainfall, dropping from the high levels seen in November, with averages between 110mm (4.33") and 140mm (5.51"). This reduction in rainfall indicates the transition from the long rainy season to the short dry season.

Despite the decrease in rainfall, temperatures in December remain quite stable, ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). In higher-altitude areas, such as the central plateau region where Gitega is located, temperatures can drop slightly to 17°C (62.6°F) during the first half of the month due to lingering rainfall.

Conversely, the city of Bujumbura, near Lake Tanganyika at a lower altitude, continues to enjoy warmer conditions, with temperatures averaging between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). Despite its warmer climate, Bujumbura also sees a decrease in rainfall during December, particularly during the second half of the month.

Compared to November, December experiences a reduction in rainfall, a slight drop in humidity, and the beginning of clearer skies. These changes signal the start of the short dry season, which continues into the early months of the next year.

As December progresses, the dry conditions become more evident, with rainfall levels dropping significantly towards the end of the month. This dry, clearer weather sets the stage for January, promising a continuation of these conditions into the new year.

---

• Bujumbura - December »
  With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Bujumbura, Burundi. In Bujumbura in December, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bururi - December »
  In Bururi during December, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 260mm (10.24") of precipitation. December continues to follow in the footsteps of the preceding month, maintaining a similar level of rainfall at 260mm (10.24") in Bururi, Burundi.
• Makamba - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Makamba with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight. December has the longest days of the year in Makamba, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
• Karuzi - December »
  December marks the conclusion of the weather year in Karuzi with prolonged rainy conditions and consistent temperatures compared to November. In Karuzi, in December, it is raining for 30.8 days, with typically 214mm (8.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Muramvya - December »
  The month with the longest days in Muramvya is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight. The month with the most sunshine in Muramvya is December, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.
• Gitega - December »
  In Gitega, in December, during 30.5 rainfall days, 260mm (10.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Gitega are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Ngozi - December »
  Although the rainfall volume drops to 144mm (5.67"), December still retains its place among the rainiest months of the year in Ngozi, Burundi. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ngozi, Burundi.
• Muyinga - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Muyinga are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The month with the longest days in Muyinga is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
• Mwaro - December »
  In Mwaro in December, during 30.5 rainfall days, 260mm (10.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Transitioning into December, Mwaro experiences an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.2°C (72°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month.
• Bubanza - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Bubanza with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight. In Bubanza in December, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ruyigi - December »
  The month with the longest days in Ruyigi is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight. In Ruyigi in December, it is raining for 30.5 days, with typically 260mm (10.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kirundo - December »
  In Kirundo in December, during 30.8 rainfall days, 214mm (8.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirundo, Burundi.