Bujumbura weather in January
January in Bujumbura: hot, rainy — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Bujumbura · #231 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bujumbura climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bujumbura in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bujumbura?
- January in Bujumbura: hot, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Bujumbura on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Bujumbura in January?
- In January, Bujumbura averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 124.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bujumbura in January?
- Bujumbura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in January.