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Kirundo, Burundi

Gihinga

Gihinga is a locality in Kirundo, Burundi, 1,544 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time07:37
2.65° S, 30.27° EElevation 1,544 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gihingaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month133mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gihinga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month16°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

175 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Gihinga

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct27°17°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°17°10 mm
Fri30 Oct26°16°11.8 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov24°16°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°15°2.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°16°10.9 mm
Wed4 Nov25°17°3.4 mm
Thu5 Nov25°17°7.5 mm

When to go to Gihinga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595657586384857055565658
High25°26°25°25°24°25°26°27°27°26°24°25°
Low15°16°16°16°16°15°15°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)1151091611931051372659133175114
Wet days201824262064916212623

What's on in Gihinga

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Gihinga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gihinga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 140 km
5.4Gitega 21 km ↓1966 · 114 km
5.2Gikongoro 5 km ↑2003 · 82 km
5.2Cyangugu 5 km ↗1977 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Gihinga

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

Places near Gihinga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gihinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gihinga.
What is the hottest month in Gihinga?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Gihinga?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gihinga?
November is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.