Climate Insights for Makamba

Burundi

Hottest
September
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
December
382 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Makamba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,461 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 382 mm of rainfall. Makamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Makamba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 96.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 15 in of rainfall. Makamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AprMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°F
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Makamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 28°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Makamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 82°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 308mmFebPrecipitation: 268mmMarPrecipitation: 308mmAprPrecipitation: 332mmMayPrecipitation: 141mmJunPrecipitation: 36mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 33mmSepPrecipitation: 77mmOctPrecipitation: 212mmNovPrecipitation: 345mmDecPrecipitation: 382mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.1inFebPrecipitation: 10.6inMarPrecipitation: 12.1inAprPrecipitation: 13.1inMayPrecipitation: 5.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSepPrecipitation: 3inOctPrecipitation: 8.3inNovPrecipitation: 13.6inDecPrecipitation: 15in
Precipitation

Makamba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,461 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 205 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 382 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 364 mm less than December, 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.Makamba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 15 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 14.3 in less than December, 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
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Makamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Makamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°71°F
Mar21°71°F
Apr21°70°F
May22°71°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Makamba is during 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 41 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 Makamba is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 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 Makamba 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 Makamba 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
268 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
345 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
382 mm15 in
0 cm0 in