Monument Burton-Speke Monument

Monument honoring explorers Burton and Speke

Monument Burton-Speke at a Glance#

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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.

Dry season
June-September · 20-28°C
Clear skies, easier access on rural roads in Makamba Province; afternoon heat but mornings pleasant.
Short rains
October-November · 18-26°C
Greener hillsides and fewer travellers; muddy tracks can slow vehicles.
Long rains
March-May · 17-24°C
Heavy rains make dirt roads unpredictable; best avoided for visitors without a local guide.

Weather & Climate near Monument Burton-Speke#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 20° - 27° 24° 135 mm overcast 73% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
February Good 20° - 28° 24° 125 mm overcast 71% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
March Good 20° - 28° 24° 164 mm overcast 72% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 20° - 28° 24° 199 mm overcast 75% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
May Very Good 19° - 28° 23° 85 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
June Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 11 mm some cloud 60% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
July Ideal 17° - 28° 22° 3 mm mostly sunny 55% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 11.8h
August Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 7 mm some cloud 51% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
September Excellent 20° - 29° 25° 32 mm partly cloudy 52% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 20° - 29° 25° 70 mm overcast 61% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
November Good 20° - 27° 24° 131 mm overcast 72% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
December Good 20° - 27° 23° 157 mm overcast 74% 1.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h