Best Time to Visit Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo
Uvira is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit Uvira for sunny, dry weather is June–August — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and May–October; the wetter half falls in March–April and November–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in June to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in September, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 152 mm / 6 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Uvira, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Uvira's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.3°C73.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 23.6°C74.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Uvira?
The best time to visit Uvira for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 24.7°C / 76.5°F, and the driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Uvira's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Uvira?
The rainy season at Uvira, South Kivu runs through March–April and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 110 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is March (152 mm / 6 in).
What is the driest month in Uvira?
The driest month in Uvira is July, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Uvira?
The least comfortable months for travel to Uvira — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, June, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 152 mm / 6 in in March, and the coldest month averages 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
Is Uvira climate different from Congo, Democratic Republic of the overall?
Yes, usually. Our Uvira figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Congo, Democratic Republic of the figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Uvira specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.