Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 °C | — | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 28 °C | — | 10 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 27.8 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 26.3 °C | — | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 26.4 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| June | 26.6 °C | — | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 26.8 °C | — | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 27.9 °C | — | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 28.8 °C | — | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 28.3 °C | — | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 27.2 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 27.2 °C | — | 15 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in October
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure ($90) for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Apply online before travel (mandatory application); visa issued on arrival, $90 for one month, payable online or in cash. Yellow fever certificate required.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 21 May 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Near an area advised against
Bujumbura is outside the areas concerned, but right next to them. Areas concerned: Mugina, Cibitoke, Bukinyayana, Bubanza and Mpanda communes, the north of Ntahangwa commune (RN5) and the Rusizi park, the RN6/RN10 roads through the Kibira.
Official advice updated 21 May 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Vaccination certificate required on entry for all travellers.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Bujumbura in October?
Bujumbura is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Bujumbura in October?
Expect 28.3°C in the afternoon and 21.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Bujumbura in October?
Around 9 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 30% of days.