When to go
The best time to visit Burundi runs from
June to August, since it is clearly the driest and sunniest time of the year. Anyway, in this season, it can sometimes be cool or even cold at night, with temperatures around 12 °C (54 °F) in Bujumbura and even below on the plateau.
What to pack
In winter (June to August): in Bujumbura, Lake Tanganyika and the lowlands of the west, bring light clothes, a sweatshirt and a light jacket, and a light scarf for the breeze. On the plateau and in the mountains, bring spring/autumn clothes (light for the day), a sweater and a warm jacket for the evening, a sun hat, and hiking shoes.
In the rest of the year: in Bujumbura, Lake Tanganyika and the lowlands of the west, bring light clothing, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella. On the plateau and in the mountains, bring spring/autumn clothes, being ready to remove the outer layer during the day, a jacket, and a raincoat for the evening; a sun hat, hiking shoes.
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Burundi