🇧🇮 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.
Climate at a glance
| 🇧🇮 Bujumbura | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 27°C | 22°C |
| Hottest month | September (29°C) | February (27°C) |
| Coldest month | July (20°C low) | July (7°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 176 | 89 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | April, 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).
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.