Kirundo weather in January
In January, Kirundo sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 82 mm of rain across 16.3 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in January, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Kirundo's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kirundo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- 16.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:05 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Kirundo is place in Kirundo Province, Burundi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical January day in Kirundo reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 17 |
| 2 | 26 | 17 |
| 3 | 26 | 17 |
| 4 | 26 | 17 |
| 5 | 26 | 17 |
| 6 | 26 | 17 |
| 7 | 26 | 17 |
| 8 | 26 | 17 |
| 9 | 26 | 17 |
| 10 | 26 | 17 |
| 11 | 26 | 17 |
| 12 | 26 | 17 |
| 13 | 26 | 17 |
| 14 | 26 | 17 |
| 15 | 26 | 17 |
| 16 | 26 | 17 |
| 17 | 26 | 17 |
| 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 19 | 26 | 17 |
| 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 26 | 17 |
| 22 | 26 | 17 |
| 23 | 26 | 17 |
| 24 | 26 | 17 |
| 25 | 26 | 17 |
| 26 | 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 27 | 17 |
| 29 | 27 | 17 |
| 30 | 27 | 17 |
| 31 | 27 | 17 |
Kirundo weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 82 | 16.3 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 27° / 17° | 76 | 15.6 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 26° / 17° | 125 | 22.1 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 25° / 17° | 172 | 24.4 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| May | 25° / 17° | 87 | 13.8 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 16° | 13 | 2.7 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 4 | 0.7 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 17° | 21 | 3.4 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 17° | 53 | 9.5 | 12 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 17° | 128 | 19 | 12.1 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 25° / 16° | 149 | 23.7 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 26° / 16° | 108 | 20.7 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 22 | 78 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 21 | 79 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 22 | 78 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Kirundo gets around 82 mm of rain over 16.3 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 58 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 57 |
| 11 | 56 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 52 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the humid band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Humid (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 22 | 77 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 26 | 73 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 26 | 74 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 27 | 73 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 27 | 73 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 29 | 71 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 30 | 70 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 31 | 69 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 35 | 64 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 35 | 64 | 0 |
| 30 | 2 | 35 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 | 2 | 35 | 63 | 0 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 6:10 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:16 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:16 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.98 kWh/m² to a high of 5.9 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.66 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Kirundo?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Kirundo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kirundo in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Kirundo sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Kirundo in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kirundo peaks around March 17 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kirundo in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kirundo is worst in January — around 82 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 82 | 80 | 73 | 66 | 66 | 75 | 67 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 72 | 77 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 77 | Unhealthy |
Where is Kirundo?
Kirundo sits at 2.6°S, 30.1°E, 1,403 m above sea level, in Burundi. The nearest listed city is Butare, 40 km away.
Topography around Kirundo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kirundo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kirundo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 239 m around an average of 1,434 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 533 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,441 m.
The land around Kirundo is covered by trees (46%) within 3 km, trees (35%) and cropland (25%) within 16 km, and cropland (37%), grassland (27%) and trees (21%) within 80 km.
Burundi travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $234
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2020
- Homicide rate
- 5.6
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 35.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kirundo (-2.5845°, 30.0959°, elevation 1,403 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).