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Bukavu weather forecast — today & tomorrow

24°

Light drizzle

High: 24° · Low: 16° · Feels like 26°

Rain expected around 14:00. Gusts up to 24 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 1% 24°
14:00 4% 24°
15:00 12% 24°
16:00 22% 23°
17:00 27% 22°
18:00 21% 21°
19:00 9% 20°
20:00 · 19°
21:00 · 19°
22:00 · 18°
23:00 · 18°
00:00 · 17°
01:00 · 17°
02:00 · 17°
03:00 · 17°
04:00 · 17°
05:00 · 17°
06:00 · 17°
07:00 · 18°
08:00 · 20°
09:00 5% 22°
10:00 13% 23°
11:00 18% 24°
12:00 18% 25°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    26° / 17°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 27%
    Wind
    15 km/h S
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:10 / 18:11

Details

Air quality
72 Poor
PM2.5 26 · PM10 29

Bukavu's Climate

Bukavu lies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on the southern shore of Lake Kivu at around 1,500 m elevation, near the equator but just south of it. Its altitude gives it a mild tropical highland climate that stays cool and pleasant year-round, with daytime highs usually 20–25°C and cooler nights, rarely turning hot. The year splits into a long rainy season (roughly September to May), with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and a shorter dry season from June to August that is clear and largely rain-free. Lake Kivu and the surrounding hills bring cool, misty mornings.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bukavu?

The dry season from June to August is best: clear, largely rain-free and cool at around 21–25°C by day, ideal for getting around and enjoying Lake Kivu.

Is Bukavu hot?

No, thanks to its roughly 1,500 m elevation Bukavu stays cool year-round, usually 20–25°C by day, with nights dropping to 13–16°C.

When is the rainy season in Bukavu?

The rainy season runs from about September to May, with showers and thunderstorms usually breaking in the afternoon and rain heaviest in the transitional months.

Are nights cold in Bukavu?

Nights are fairly cool, typically 13–16°C, so a light jacket is handy; the elevation makes the day-to-night temperature swing quite noticeable.

Nearby locations

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