January weather forecast
Bujumbura, Burundi

A wooden boat on the sandy shores of Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi
A wooden boat on the sandy shores of Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi

January

Weather in January

The onset of the year in Bujumbura, Burundi, is characterized by warm and humid conditions. Compared to December, the average high and low temperatures remain relatively stable. Rainfall in this period is significant, with an accumulation of 100mm (3.94") over 26.7 days of precipitation. Burundi's capital city also experiences sufficient daylight and cloud cover restriction does not significantly hinder sunshine hours. The weather continues to maintain a similar pattern into the following month.

Temperature

The advent of January in Bujumbura, Burundi, brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 14°C (57.2°F) in January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Bujumbura is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bujumbura, during January, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 256.8 rainfall days, and 1091mm (42.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of January, in Bujumbura, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:23 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Bujumbura are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Bujumbura?
January temperatures in Bujumbura, Burundi, vary between a high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and a low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Bujumbura?
In January, the average relative humidity in Bujumbura, Burundi, is 76%.
How many days does it rain in January in Bujumbura?
In Bujumbura, Burundi, in January, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Bujumbura?
In Bujumbura, the average day length in January is 12h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bujumbura?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:23 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Bujumbura have in January?
In Bujumbura, Burundi, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.3h.
When is the highest UV index in Bujumbura?
The months with the highest UV index in Bujumbura are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
When is the lowest UV index in Bujumbura?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bujumbura, Burundi.
How high is the UV index in January in Bujumbura?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average temperature in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.4°C).

Average pressure in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average pressure in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February, October and November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average wind speed in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average humidity in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).

Average rainfall in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average rainfall in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average rainfall in January: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average rainfall days in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average rainfall days in January: 26.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average sunshine days in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average sunshine days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average UV index in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average cloud cover in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January - Bujumbura, Burundi
Average visibility in January
Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).

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