September weather forecastBurundi

Weather in September

September in Burundi marks the beginning of the long rainy season. During this month, the country sees a significant increase in rainfall compared to August, with precipitation levels averaging between 100mm (3.94") and 130mm (5.12"). This increase in rainfall signifies the transition from the dry season to the rainy season.

Despite the rise in precipitation, temperature averages remain relatively stable, ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). However, the increased rainfall can result in slightly cooler conditions, particularly in higher-altitude areas such as the central plateau region and the city of Gitega, where temperatures can dip to 17°C (62.6°F).

The city of Bujumbura, situated near Lake Tanganyika, experiences warmer conditions with temperatures ranging between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The city, like the rest of the country, sees a significant increase in rainfall during September, marking the onset of the long rainy season.

Comparatively, September experiences more rainfall than August, marking a shift from the dry weather pattern of the previous months. The climate remains relatively warm, but the humidity level rises due to the increased rainfall.

As September progresses, the rain continues to fall more frequently, indicating the rainy season is well underway. This trend of increasing rainfall and humidity sets the stage for the months to come, with October and November being the wettest months of the year.

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• Bujumbura - September »
  The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 62%. In Bujumbura in September, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bururi - September »
  In September, in Bururi the rain falls for 16.7 days. In September, in Bururi, Burundi, the rain falls for 16.7 days.
• Makamba - September »
  In Makamba, during September, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. The month with the most sunshine in Makamba is September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Karuzi - September »
  On the first day of September in Karuzi sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:00. In Karuzi, in September, during 19.2 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Muramvya - September »
  In Muramvya, during September, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. On the first day of September in Muramvya sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02.
• Gitega - September »
  On the first day of September in Gitega sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gitega, Burundi.
• Ngozi - September »
  September in Ngozi, Burundi marks a gradual shift from the dry season to rainier weather, with a relative increase in humidity. The month with the most sunshine in Ngozi is September, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.
• Muyinga - September »
  In Muyinga, in September, during 19.2 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Muyinga, Burundi.
• Mwaro - September »
  Mwaro's temperatures peak on average in September, reaching 24.8°C (76.6°F) at their highest and 15.7°C (60.3°F) at their lowest. Mwaro, Burundi, registers the average highest temperatures during September, with peaks of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and lows of 15.7°C (60.3°F).
• Bubanza - September »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Bubanza, Burundi, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 62%. In Bubanza, during September, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Ruyigi - September »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Ruyigi are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The month with the most sunshine in Ruyigi is September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Kirundo - September »
  On the first day of September in Kirundo sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01. As Kirundo steps into September, the average high-temperature holds at a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month.