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Gitega, Burundi

Benja

Benja is a locality in Gitega, Burundi, 1,737 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:58
3.53° S, 29.77° EElevation 1,737 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Benjaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month158mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Benja at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in September

Coolest month15°C

Average low in April

Wettest monthDecember

167 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Benja

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct26°16°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°17°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°7 mm
Thu29 Oct23°16°16.6 mm
Fri30 Oct25°16°8.1 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°8.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°15°11.8 mm
Mon2 Nov23°14°6.6 mm
Tue3 Nov23°15°3.9 mm

When to go to Benja

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545353536093958877535052
High24°24°23°22°22°23°23°24°25°24°23°23°
Low15°16°16°15°15°15°15°15°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)18216019118412422213685158196167
Wet days24192524143257182626

What's on in Benja

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Benja

Nature in Burundi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Burundi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Benja

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Benja

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 82 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 75 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 90 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Benja

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Benja

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benja.
What is the hottest month in Benja?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Benja?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benja?
December is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.