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UV climate of Burundi: overview

Burundi stretches from -4.1024° to -2.5845° latitude (Southern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.7 in Bubanza (peak in March), while in Zanandore the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.6. As in the whole Southern hemisphere, the sun is strongest from November to February — opposite to Europe and North America.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial14 10.1 10.5 10.6 10.4 9.9 9.5 9.6 10.2 10.5 10.6 10.4 10.1 10.6

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Burundi (highest UV)

Bubanza · 10.7 in March Cibitoke · 10.7 in March Karusi · 10.7 in March Kayanza · 10.7 in March Kirundo · 10.7 in March

Cities with the mildest sun

Zanandore · max 10.6 Vyanda · max 10.6 Rumonge · max 10.6 Mpanda · max 10.6 Gitega · max 10.6

When do you need SPF in Burundi?

Using Bujumbura as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Burundi

What is the highest UV index in Burundi?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.7 — in Bubanza around March. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Burundi is the sunniest?

Bubanza (peak ≈ 10.7), followed by Cibitoke and Karusi. The mildest sun is in Zanandore (max ≈ 10.6).

When is SPF needed in Burundi?

In Bujumbura and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Burundi?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.