Monument Burton-Speke
Monument Monument honoring explorers Burton and Speke
How to Get to Monument Burton-Speke #
The marker lies in southern Burundi’s Makamba Province. The nearest sizable town is Makamba; from there, local taxis (bush taxis) run on dirt roads toward the provincial south. Expect a final stretch on unpaved tracks best negotiated in dry months. Ask locally for directions to the “Monument Burton-Speke” using the coordinates if available.
Best Time to Visit Monument Burton-Speke #
Most convenient to visit during the dry season when dirt roads in southern Burundi are passable; expect simple, uncrowded conditions and a local, respectful atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Monument Burton-Speke #
Monument Burton-Speke's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1119 mm/year), wettest in April with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
