Burundi Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Bujumbura, Gitega, Muyinga, Ruyigi, and Ngozi
This month in numbers
Burundi experienced its 8th warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 20.83°C, marking an anomaly of +1.4°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of elevated temperatures, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 7th warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1.3°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C, while the April–June 2026 period was the 2nd warmest on record globally for land temperatures, also with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The past three months (April–June 2026) in Burundi have continued the warming trend observed in the region, with temperatures significantly above the long-term average. This aligns with the broader global picture, where land temperatures have also been notably higher. Burundi's average temperature for the latest full year (2025) was 21.76°C, making it the warmest year on record since 1941. The long-term trend for Burundi shows a warming of +1.37°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Burundi is largely influenced by the ongoing effects of ENSO, which has been in a warm phase. This has contributed to intensified extreme weather in Eastern Africa, including heavy rains and floods. Indeed, Burundi has been significantly impacted by El Niño-induced heavy rains and flooding, affecting almost a million people across Eastern Africa, including Burundi, since late 2023 and continuing into 2024. These events have led to widespread displacement and damage to infrastructure and crops. Humanitarian partners in Burundi have intensified preparedness discussions for potential El Niño shocks, highlighting the ongoing climate-related threats facing the country. More information on extreme weather events can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
Near to above average temperatures are very likely over most parts of the African continent, including Burundi, during the July to October 2026 season.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Burundi
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Burundi – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Burundi
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Wet / dry seasonsKöppen Aw · TropicalBurundi doesn't have a warm/cold cycle - its monthly temperature range is only 2.1°C across the year - but it does have a strong wet/dry cycle (the wettest month gets 34× as much rain as the driest). So we track how the wet season has shifted instead.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jan (+63 mm, +50%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Burundi
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Burundi changing?
Burundi is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Burundi come from?
Climate data for Burundi comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Burundi climate data cover?
The Burundi climate profile covers Bujumbura, Gitega, Muyinga, Ruyigi and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Burundi
How often is the Burundi climate update refreshed?
The Burundi climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.