Air Quality
2.4/5
26.4 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Gitega reports an annual PM2.5 of 26.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Gitega
Burundi
BurundiAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
26.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr–May, DecWorst months: Feb, Jul–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Gitega reports an annual PM2.5 of 26.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
GitegaBurundi
BurundiAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
26.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr–May, DecWorst months: Feb, Jul–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Gitega
Things to consider in Gitega
PM2.5 annual average of 26.4 µg/m³ exceeds the WHO interim target of 15 µg/m³. The WHO guideline value is 5 µg/m³.
Data sources: WHO (air quality), OECD (safety).
Why not Gitega?
Why not Gitega? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 26.4 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Gitega sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Gitega
▶How many sunny days does Gitega have per year?
Gitega averages approximately 226 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Gitega?
Gitega has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 26.4 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.