Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika
One of the world's deepest and oldest lakes lapping right up to the capital's beaches, drumming ceremonies performed with a discipline that borders on the military, and a coffee crop grown on hillsides that ring the whole city like an amphitheatre.
The best time to visit Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 01:41 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 80°F · rain 0.5in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 131mm5.2in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| February | 28°C83°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 28°C83°F | 100mm3.9in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 113mm4.4in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 27°C80°F | 107mm4.2in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| June | 27°C80°F | 13mm0.5in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 28°C83°F | 6mm0.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 29°C85°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 29°C84°F | 45mm1.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| November | 28°C82°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| December | 28°C82°F | 157mm6.2in | 12.3h12.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- BIF · Burundian franc
- Language
- Kirundi, French, English
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika?
The best time to visit Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika get?
Typical daytime highs in Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika are Mar–May 27°C (81°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika expensive?
On the ground, Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika good for?
Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika is good for sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace.