When to go · Bukavu
Bukavu, month by month
The best months for Bukavu: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).25.4 °C (78 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 118 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 118 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Short drier spell; still hot.25.3 °C (78 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 132 rain days78 °F (25.3 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 132 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (heavy rain, poor road conditions).25.3 °C (78 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 183 rain days78 °F (25.3 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 183 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (heavy rain, poor road conditions).24.9 °C (77 °F) / 15.6 °C (60 °F), 148 rain days77 °F (24.9 °C) / 60 °F (15.6 °C), 148 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (heavy rain, poor road conditions).24.9 °C (77 °F) / 15.7 °C (60 °F), 74 rain days77 °F (24.9 °C) / 60 °F (15.7 °C), 74 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).25.4 °C (78 °F) / 14.8 °C (59 °F), 20 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 59 °F (14.8 °C), 20 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).26.1 °C (79 °F) / 13.8 °C (57 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26.1 °C) / 57 °F (13.8 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).27.1 °C (81 °F) / 14.7 °C (58 °F), 56 rain days81 °F (27.1 °C) / 58 °F (14.7 °C), 56 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: End of the dry season.26.5 °C (80 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 103 rain days80 °F (26.5 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 103 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (heavy rain, poor road conditions).25.4 °C (78 °F) / 15.6 °C (60 °F), 144 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 60 °F (15.6 °C), 144 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (heavy rain, poor road conditions).24.8 °C (77 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 179 rain days77 °F (24.8 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 179 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.24.7 °C (76 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 147 rain days76 °F (24.7 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 147 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bukavu, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 25.4 °C (78 °F)78 °F (25.4 °C)
Jul: 26.1 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26.1 °C)
Night low
Jun: 14.8 °C (59 °F)59 °F (14.8 °C)
Jul: 13.8 °C (57 °F)57 °F (13.8 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 20
Jul: 13 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: Medium
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).
July: Inside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).
Bukavu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.