January weather forecast
Burundi

January in Burundi marks the middle of the short dry season, with generally clear skies and less rainfall. During this month, the country experiences cooler temperatures compared to other months, with averages between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). The cooler temperatures are more pronounced in regions of higher altitude such as Gitega, one of Burundi's most populous cities located in the central plateau region.

This month records the lowest precipitation of the year, with an average of below 100mm (3.94") across the country. This reduction in rainfall is particularly noticeable when compared to the preceding rainy season, which lasts from September to November, as well as the upcoming long rainy season starting in February.

January doesn't hold the record for extreme temperatures; however, it is one of the driest months of the year, which is a significant shift in the weather pattern. This dry weather makes January a suitable time for outdoor activities and exploration, especially when compared to the rainier months of the year.

The climate in Bujumbura, the country's largest city and previous capital situated near Lake Tanganyika, is relatively warmer, with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). Its location at a lower altitude compared to the rest of the country contributes to these warmer temperatures.

As January progresses, the temperatures remain stable, but towards the end of the month, the country begins the gradual transition to the long rainy season, which starts in February and lasts until May. The change from the dry season to the rainy season is marked by an increase in cloud cover and a gradual rise in precipitation levels.

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• Bujumbura - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bujumbura, Burundi. In Bujumbura in January, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bururi - January »
  In Bururi in January, during 29.8 rainfall days, 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bururi, Burundi.
• Makamba - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Makamba are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In January, in Makamba, the rain falls for 29.8 days.
• Karuzi - January »
  In Karuzi during January, the rain falls for 29.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Karuzi are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Muramvya - January »
  January sees a slight contrast from the crisp weather experienced in Muramvya, Burundi during the preceding month of December. The months with the lowest UV index in Muramvya are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Gitega - January »
  On the first day of January in Gitega sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13. In Gitega, during January, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.
• Ngozi - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ngozi, Burundi. Ngozi records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) as January arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate.
• Muyinga - January »
  In Muyinga in January, during 29.3 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Muyinga, Burundi, in January, during 29.3 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mwaro - January »
  On the first day of January in Mwaro, Burundi, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:14. January in Mwaro, Burundi features a balmy climate with temperatures ranging from 14.4°C (57.9°F) at the lower end, to a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F) as the high.
• Bubanza - January »
  January's climate in Bubanza, Burundi presents significant rainfall averaging 100mm (3.94") over 26.7 days and typical humidity of 76%. In Bubanza in January, during 26.7 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ruyigi - January »
  In Ruyigi in January, it is raining for 29.8 days, with typically 201mm (7.91") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of January in Ruyigi, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:11.
• Kirundo - January »
  In Kirundo in January, during 29.3 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") 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.