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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 83/100

Gitega in August

Excellent · 83/100
High / low25° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation16 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover32%monthly average
3.43° S, 29.92° EElevation 1,684 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goGitega · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83August
Best timeJun–Aug
August: high / low25° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Gitega averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 16 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.

Days are 1.2° warmer than in July on average, and September brings little change.

August scores 83/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Gitega.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:06 local time, giving 12 h 00 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 83/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%97%
Dry days · 33%56%
Clear skies · 25%97%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Burundi's best in August

Where to go in August
Rumonge
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Rumonge

Rumonge
27°Aug high
5wet days
83score
Rumonge
Bujumbura
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Bujumbura

Bujumbura Mairie
29°Aug high
8wet days
63score
Bujumbura
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Mpanda

Bubanza
30°Aug high
6wet days
61score
Mpanda
·Questions

Gitega in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Gitega?

August scores 83/100 for Gitega, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Gitega in August?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Gitega in August?

Gitega receives about 16 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 6 days.