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Gitega, Burundi

Rushuru

Rushuru is a locality in Gitega, Burundi, 1,730 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:29
3.52° S, 29.76° EElevation 1,730 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rushuruweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month164mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rushuru at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in September

Coolest month15°C

Average low in April

Wettest monthDecember

173 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

22 mm of rain

Weather in Rushuru

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct26°16°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct23°16°7 mm
Thu29 Oct23°16°16.6 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°8.1 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°8.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°15°11.8 mm
Mon2 Nov23°14°6.6 mm
Tue3 Nov23°15°3.9 mm

When to go to Rushuru

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535352526092958777524951
High23°24°23°22°22°23°23°24°25°24°23°23°
Low15°15°15°15°15°15°14°15°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)18816419719112923223890164205173
Wet days24192524143257182626

What's on in Rushuru

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

Nature around Rushuru

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 Rushuru

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rushuru

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 81 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 73 km
6.2Mabanda 23 km →1952 · 92 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Rushuru

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

Places near Rushuru

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rushuru?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rushuru.
What is the hottest month in Rushuru?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rushuru?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rushuru?
December is the wettest month with about 173 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.