Livingstone–Stanley Monument

Monument Monument commemorating meeting of explorers Livingstone and Stanley

The Livingstone-Stanley Monument in Bujumbura Rural commemorates 19th-century explorers; the site attracts visitors interested in colonial-era history and river views where early expeditions met.

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Livingstone–Stanley Monument
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Best Time to Visit Livingstone–Stanley Monument #

Visit the Livingstone-Stanley Monument in the dry months (June-September) for easier access and better conditions.

Dry season (recommended)
June-September · 18-28°C
Drier conditions make river access and roadside viewing easier and more reliable.
Rainy season
March-May · 20-28°C
Higher river levels and heavy rain can limit access and make visiting the monument less convenient.

Weather & Climate near Livingstone–Stanley Monument #

Climate

Livingstone–Stanley Monument's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (980 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 31°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

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