Weather in Bujumbura in May
In an average May, Bujumbura sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 24°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
28°C
2026-05-13
Lowest
21°C
1989-05-12
Low
Highest
25°C
2024-05-13
Lowest
17°C
2026-05-30
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2026-05-06
Lowest
21°C
1989-05-12
Humidity
Highest
16.6 g/m³
1986-05-05
Lowest
10.4 g/m³
1997-05-21
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
1985-05-02
Lowest
6 km/h
2026-05-08
Gust
Highest
62 km/h
2010-05-01
Lowest
16 km/h
2003-05-03
Precip
Wettest
331 mm
2021
Driest
1 mm
2000
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