Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bukavu Climate
Bukavu is a city in DR Congo (12) with a population of about 816,811. Its average annual temperature is 19.1°C (66°F), with roughly 1416 mm of rain per year.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
1416
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Bukavu Climate
Bukavu has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F) and receives about 1416 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
1416
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 66° | 140 mm |
| February | 19° / 66° | 135 mm |
| March | 19° / 66° | 165 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 175 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 112 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 35 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 16 mm |
| August | 20° / 67° | 46 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 113 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 153 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 177 mm |
| December | 19° / 66° | 149 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bukavu
The most comfortable months to visit Bukavu are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 25°C high). The coldest is June (near 14°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bukavu are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bukavu, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and about 1416 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is June.
In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Bukavu average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.