In Gitega, Burundi, the dry season prevails from May to October, with temperatures oscillating between 16°C and 33°C, averaging around 26°C. This period is characterized by relatively consistent high temperatures, with minimal variation throughout the months. The wettest months are April, May, and November, but rainfall is not excessively heavy during this time. As the year progresses towards December, temperatures begin to cool slightly, returning to a range of 19-31°C. The cooler temperatures in July and August indicate a brief period of respite from the heat, before the dry season takes hold once more.