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Cibitoke, Burundi

Samwe

Samwe is a locality in Cibitoke, Burundi, 1,099 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:54
2.80° S, 29.10° EElevation 1,099 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Samweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Samwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in September

Coolest month18°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthNovember

85 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Samwe

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°21°7.6 mm
Fri23 Oct30°20°9.9 mm
Sat24 Oct30°21°7.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct30°21°1 mm
Tue27 Oct30°20°6.4 mm
Wed28 Oct27°20°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°20°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct25°20°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°16.1 mm

When to go to Samwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score423939445169755844414243
High28°29°29°28°28°28°28°29°30°29°28°28°
Low18°18°18°18°18°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)86718898691161436738570
Wet days2219262620861118242724

What's on in Samwe

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

Nature around Samwe

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 Samwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Uvira 20 km ↙1960 · 82 km
6.3Gatumba 14 km ↖1960 · 50 km
6.2Goma 34 km ↙2002 · 102 km
6.0Uvira 10 km ↙1954 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Samwe

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

Places near Samwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samwe.
What is the hottest month in Samwe?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Samwe?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samwe?
November is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.