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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 56/100

Gitega in January

Fair · 56/100
High / low24° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation120 mm22 wet days
Cloud cover56%monthly average
3.43° S, 29.92° EElevation 1,684 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goGitega · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56January
Best timeJun–Aug
January: high / low24° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Gitega averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 120 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 56%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.

January scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th 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 06:01 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Days shorten by 3 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%57%

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

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Burundi's best in January

Where to go in January
Rumonge
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Rumonge

Rumonge
26°Jan high
24wet days
47score
Rumonge
Bujumbura
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Bujumbura

Bujumbura Mairie
29°Jan high
23wet days
39score
Bujumbura
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Mpanda

Bubanza
29°Jan high
22wet days
38score
Mpanda
·Questions

Gitega in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Gitega?

January scores 56/100 for Gitega, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 24°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Gitega in January?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 15°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Gitega in January?

Gitega receives about 120 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 22 days.