Cold or ice should never be applied directly to the skin. A barrier, such as a towel, should be placed between the cold agent and the skin's surface to prevent skin and nerve damage. Punctured commercial cold packs should be immediately discarded, as the chemical agent/gel will burn skin.
Burundi Weather. Weather conditions and temperatures vary widely in Burundi based on differences in altitude. Generally, the upper elevations in the mountains and the central plateau are cooler than the lowlands in the Lake Tanganyika area. Overall, the annual temperature (on average) is near 78Â°F (25Â°C).
The African savanna has a relatively moderate temperature with it not going over 86Â° F and not going under 68Â° F. During the winter (which can pretty much be classified as the dry season) the temperature will range from about 68Â° F - 78Â° F (or 20Â° C - 25Â° C).