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Commune of Makamba
Commune of Makamba
Makamba, Burundi

Gihero

Gihero is a locality in Makamba, Burundi, 1,588 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:42
4.12° S, 29.88° EElevation 1,588 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Giheroweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gihero at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month15°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthDecember

160 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Gihero

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct25°17°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov23°16°8.3 mm
Mon2 Nov22°17°10 mm
Tue3 Nov22°16°4.6 mm
Wed4 Nov24°16°4.3 mm
Thu5 Nov25°15°2.2 mm
Fri6 Nov26°16°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov27°17°5.5 mm
Sun8 Nov23°17°7.5 mm

When to go to Gihero

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525252536495978975534950
High23°24°24°23°23°24°25°26°27°25°23°23°
Low15°16°16°16°16°15°14°15°16°16°16°15°
Rain (mm)182139157129811361337109169160
Wet days24182423122136152426

What's on in Gihero

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

Nature around Gihero

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 Gihero

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gihero

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 115 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 126 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 24 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Gihero

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

Places near Gihero

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gihero?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gihero.
What is the hottest month in Gihero?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Gihero?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gihero?
December is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.