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Gitega, Burundi

Masam

Masam is a locality in Gitega, Burundi, 1,543 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:27
3.22° S, 30.12° EElevation 1,543 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Masamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Masam at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in September

Coolest month15°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

153 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Masam

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct25°15°6.5 mm
Sun1 Nov24°15°5.2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°16°8.2 mm
Tue3 Nov24°16°8.5 mm
Wed4 Nov24°15°11.2 mm
Thu5 Nov25°15°9.3 mm
Fri6 Nov26°15°4.1 mm
Sat7 Nov26°15°14.2 mm
Sun8 Nov23°16°7.6 mm

When to go to Masam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575556566290938168555456
High25°25°25°24°24°24°25°26°27°26°24°24°
Low15°16°16°15°15°15°15°16°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)1471291431386553103398153129
Wet days22182424153369192524

What's on in Masam

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

Nature around Masam

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 Masam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masam

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 126 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 107 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 123 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Masam

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

Places near Masam

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masam.
What is the hottest month in Masam?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Masam?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masam?
November is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.