🇧🇮 Bujumbura vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Bujumbura, Burundi vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bujumbura is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · BujumburaDrier · Cape Town

Climate at a glance

🇧🇮 Bujumbura🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high
27°C
22°C
Hottest month
September · 29°C
February · 27°C
Coldest monthJuly (20°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year
176
89
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, October, November

🇧🇮 Bujumbura

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (29°C), coldest lows in July (20°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bujumbura or Cape Town warmer?

Bujumbura is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bujumbura or Cape Town?

Bujumbura is rainier — Cape Town sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bujumbura vs Cape Town?

Bujumbura is best around June, July, August; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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