Climate Insights for Butihinda
Muyinga, Burundi
Climate Overview
The climate in Butihinda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,390 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 244 mm of rainfall. Butihinda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Butihinda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 54.7 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 9.6 in of rainfall. Butihinda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Butihinda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Butihinda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Butihinda is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,390 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 244 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 241 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Butihinda is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 9.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Butihinda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Butihinda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Butihinda is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Butihinda is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butihinda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butihinda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.