Weather in February
February in
Burundi marks the beginning of the long rainy season, characterized by increased precipitation and a shift from the dry conditions of
January. Rainfall levels begin to rise this month, but they are not as high as they will be in the peak of the rainy season in the following months. Average rainfall in February ranges from 100mm (3.94") to 150mm (5.91"), noticeably more compared to the lower levels of precipitation in January.
Temperatures in February remain relatively stable, with averages between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). However, as the month progresses and rainfall increases, there can be a slight dip in temperature, particularly in the central plateau region and other high-altitude areas. In the city of Gitega, located in the central plateau region, the temperature can drop to 17°C (62.6°F).
Despite the start of the rainy season, Burundi's weather remains moderately warm and humid in February. The increase in rainfall enhances the greenery of the country, contributing to the country's scenic beauty, particularly in areas like the Kibira National Park.
In the low-lying regions along Lake Tanganyika, including the city of Bujumbura, temperatures are warmer, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The start of the rainy season also means an increase in cloud cover, compared to the clear skies of January.
Towards the end of February, the shift to the wetter conditions of the rainy season becomes more apparent. This is a precursor to the peak rainy season, which takes place in the following months, bringing even higher levels of rainfall and slightly lower temperatures.
- Bujumbura - February »
On the last day of February, in Bujumbura, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:20 CAT. In Bujumbura, February is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F). - Bururi - February »
In February, in Bururi the rain falls for 27.8 days. On the last day of February, in Bururi, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 CAT. - Makamba - February »
In Makamba during February, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 187mm (7.36") of precipitation. The arrival of February in Makamba sees an average high-temperature of a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), hardly diverging from January's 22.9°C (73.2°F). - Karuzi - February »
The beginning of February in Karuzi reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Weather conditions in Karuzi remain fairly consistent from January to February, allowing limited transition in weather patterns. - Muramvya - February »
February proves to be the warmest month in Muramvya recording an average peak temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a minimum temperature of 14°C (57.2°F). In Muramvya during February, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. - Gitega - February »
In Gitega in February, during 27.8 rainfall days, 187mm (7.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Gitega sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:21. - Ngozi - February »
Ngozi's weather, upon February's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still warm 24°C (75.2°F), nearly identical to the prior month. In Ngozi, in February, it is raining for 24.7 days, with typically 108mm (4.25") of accumulated precipitation. - Muyinga - February »
In Muyinga, Burundi, in February, during 27 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. February in Muyinga records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. - Mwaro - February »
In Mwaro in February, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 187mm (7.36") of accumulated precipitation. In Mwaro in February, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 187mm (7.36") of accumulated precipitation. - Bubanza - February »
February, with its high-temperature average of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low-temperature average of 14°C (57.2°F), is the warmest month in Bubanza, Burundi. In Bubanza during February, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. - Ruyigi - February »
In Ruyigi, in February, during 27.8 rainfall days, 187mm (7.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ruyigi, in February, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 187mm (7.36") of accumulated precipitation. - Kirundo - February »
The onset of February in Kirundo manifests an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Kirundo, Burundi, in February, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 144mm (5.67") of accumulated precipitation.