Burundi in November

June through September offers your best weather window. The dry season means clearer roads, less humidity, and brilliant blue skies over Lake Tanganyika. December and January also work well - another dry spell before the rains return. Avoid March through May at all costs. The long rains turn dirt roads into muddy nightmares and make travel nearly impossible outside major towns. October and November bring shorter rains but still complicate getting around. Here's what nobody mentions: even during dry season, afternoon thunderstorms can roll in quickly. Always carry rain gear. And despite being near the equator, evenings in the highlands get surprisingly cool - pack a jacket.