Sunday, February 06, 2005

Burundi, Climate

Altitude is a major factor in Burundi's climate, greatly moderating its tropical character. The country's high average elevation produces relatively cool temperatures, which average only about 70 �F (21 �C) throughout the year in the central plateau area and usually drop to below 60 �F (15 �C) at night. At lower elevations the annual average is only slightly higher - for example, at Bujumbura