What is the current water temperature in Bujumbura?

As of now, in Bujumbura, the water temperature is 25.8°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Bujumbura

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bujumbura. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

78.4

°F

December 17, 03:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.5°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

12 h. 19 min.

Bujumbura in December

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

79.6°F

Maximum:

80.0°F

Water temperature in Bujumbura today

As of now, in Bujumbura, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 78.5°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bujumbura

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 3	80.1°F	79.6°F	79.4°F
Dec 4	80.0°F	79.6°F	79.4°F
Dec 5	79.9°F	79.5°F	79.5°F
Dec 6	79.7°F	79.5°F	79.5°F
Dec 7	79.1°F	79.4°F	79.4°F
Dec 8	79.5°F	79.4°F	79.4°F
Dec 9	80.0°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Dec 10	79.5°F	79.9°F	79.5°F
Dec 11	80.2°F	80.0°F	79.6°F
Dec 12	79.9°F	80.0°F	79.6°F
Dec 13	79.8°F	79.9°F	79.6°F
Dec 14	79.9°F	80.2°F	79.7°F
Dec 15	79.9°F	79.7°F	79.6°F
Dec 16	78.5°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Dec 17	78.4°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Dec 18	78.4°F	78.9°F	79.6°F
Dec 19	78.5°F	78.9°F	79.7°F
Dec 20	78.6°F	80.5°F	79.8°F
Dec 21	78.7°F	80.4°F	79.9°F
Dec 22	78.6°F	79.9°F	79.8°F
Dec 23	78.7°F	80.8°F	79.9°F
Dec 24	78.6°F	80.6°F	79.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Bujumbura by month

In Bujumbura, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Bujumbura was recorded on March 19, 2024, reaching a 83.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 4, 2025, dipping to 76.6°F. The average readings by season are 79.8°F in Winter, 80.9°F in Spring, 79.3°F in Summer, and 79.3°F in Autumn.