Weather in Bujumbura in May
In an average May, Bujumbura sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2026-05-12
Lowest
15°C
1989-05-19
Low
Highest
24°C
2026-05-05
Lowest
9°C
1997-05-22
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2026-05-06
Lowest
8°C
1997-05-22
Humidity
Highest
16.9 g/m³
2026-05-01
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1997-05-21
Wind
Highest
16 km/h
2000-05-27
Lowest
5 km/h
2023-05-11
Gust
Highest
47 km/h
2009-05-08
Lowest
15 km/h
2012-05-11
Precip
Wettest
327 mm
1997
Driest
9 mm
2000
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