When is the best time to go to Bukavu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bukavu, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bukavu
Bukavu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bukavu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 137mm | 5.2hrs | 13hrs |
The climate in Bukavu during January can be summarized as warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Bukavu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 134mm | 5.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
February in Bukavu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Bukavu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 188mm | 5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bukavu is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Bukavu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 172mm | 5.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
Bukavu's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Bukavu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 98mm | 5.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Bukavu and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bukavu.
May is in the fall / autumn in Bukavu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 31mm | 7.5hrs | 13hrs |
Bukavu's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bukavu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Bukavu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bukavu with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 14mm | 8.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
July in Bukavu is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bukavu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Bukavu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 59mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bukavu is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bukavu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Bukavu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 110mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
Bukavu's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bukavu.
September is in the spring in Bukavu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 141mm | 5.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
October is a wet month in Bukavu and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Bukavu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 182mm | 5.2hrs | 13hrs |
Warm and wet weather often prevails in Bukavu during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Bukavu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 182mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 154mm | 4.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
December in Bukavu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bukavu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Bukavu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bukavu with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bukavu weather stats
| Hottest month: | September | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 188mm 7.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.9°C 84°F |
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