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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 55/100

Gitega in December

Fair · 55/100
High / low23° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation110 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover59%monthly average
3.43° S, 29.92° EElevation 1,684 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goGitega · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low23° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Gitega averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 110 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 59%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change.

December scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Gitega. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 18:06 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%52%

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

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Burundi's best in December

Where to go in December
Rumonge
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Rumonge

Rumonge
26°Dec high
26wet days
47score
Rumonge
Bujumbura
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Bujumbura

Bujumbura Mairie
29°Dec high
26wet days
39score
Bujumbura
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Mpanda

Bubanza
29°Dec high
24wet days
38score
Mpanda
·Questions

Gitega in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Gitega?

December scores 55/100 for Gitega, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 23°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Gitega in December?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 15°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Gitega in December?

Gitega receives about 110 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 24 days.