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Gitwe

Gitwe is a locality in Bururi, Burundi, 1,955 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:46
3.92° S, 29.78° EElevation 1,955 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gitweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month127mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gitwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in September

Coolest month14°C

Average low in April

Wettest monthDecember

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Gitwe

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct22°16°10.3 mm
Thu29 Oct23°15°7.2 mm
Fri30 Oct19°15°14.1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°11.2 mm
Mon2 Nov19°14°10.8 mm
Tue3 Nov18°15°10.7 mm
Wed4 Nov20°14°9 mm
Thu5 Nov18°15°13.6 mm
Fri6 Nov19°15°7.6 mm

When to go to Gitwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525151525991958777524850
High21°21°21°20°20°21°21°23°23°22°21°20°
Low13°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°14°14°13°13°
Rain (mm)1981581791509819122254127183169
Wet days24192524143257182626

What's on in Gitwe

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

Nature around Gitwe

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 Gitwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gitwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 94 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 101 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 49 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 91 km

Towns and villages around Gitwe

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

Places near Gitwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gitwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gitwe.
What is the hottest month in Gitwe?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Gitwe?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gitwe?
December is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.