The climate in Bukavu during October can be summarized as warm and wet.
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.
Daytime temperature | 24.9°C 76.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15°C 58.9°F |
Average temperature | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 141 mm 5.5 ins |
Rainy days | 19 days |
Sea temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 5.8kph 4 mph |
On average October is the 5th 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bukavu in October 2025.
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Hottest month: | September | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
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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 |