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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Stanley met Livingstone here on Lake Tanganyika in 1871 - Flickr - Dave Proffer (1).jpg
Stanley met Livingstone here on Lake Tanganyika in 1871 - Flickr - Dave Proffer.jpg

Livingstone–Stanley Monument at a Glance#

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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.

Air Quality: AQI 101 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 20° - 28° 24° 112 mm overcast 76% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
February Very Good 19° - 29° 24° 100 mm overcast 74% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
March Good 20° - 29° 24° 141 mm overcast 76% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 20° - 29° 24° 147 mm overcast 79% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
May Very Good 20° - 29° 24° 76 mm overcast 76% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
June Ideal 18° - 29° 24° 14 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
July Ideal 19° - 30° 24° 5 mm some cloud 63% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
August Excellent 19° - 31° 25° 18 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
September Excellent 20° - 31° 25° 49 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 20° - 30° 25° 76 mm overcast 68% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
November Good 20° - 29° 24° 117 mm overcast 76% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
December Good 20° - 29° 24° 125 mm overcast 77% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h