Climate of Bukavu, South Kivu, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Bukavu (South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 436,779.
Located in South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Bukavu has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 436,779. Monthly average temperatures range from 18.6°C / 65.5°F in June to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 17 mm / 0.7 in (July) to 186 mm / 7.3 in (November) — about 1495 mm / 58.9 in across the year. Bukavu is the capital of South Kivu. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bukavu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9°C66°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| February | 18.8°C65.8°F | 150 mm5.9″ | — |
| March | 18.7°C65.7°F | 177 mm7″ | — |
| April | 18.8°C65.8°F | 178 mm7″ | — |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 18.6°C65.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.6°C65.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.5°C67.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 19.5°C67.1°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| October | 19°C66.2°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| November | 18.6°C65.5°F | 186 mm7.3″ | — |
| December | 18.7°C65.7°F | 171 mm6.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bukavu?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August. Bukavu's warmest month is August at an average of 19.5°C / 67.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bukavu?
Bukavu, in South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.6°C / 65.5°F in June to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1495 mm / 58.9 in, with the wettest month being November (186 mm / 7.3 in) and the driest July (17 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Bukavu in August?
The average temperature in Bukavu in August is 19.5°C / 67.1°F, with rainfall of about 42 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bukavu?
The driest month in Bukavu is July, with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.6°C / 65.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Bukavu?
The wettest month in Bukavu is November, with approximately 186 mm / 7.3 in of average monthly rainfall.