South Kivu weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like most weather services, we show South Kivu at one spot: Bukavu, its largest city. At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (65°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar, Nov
About Bukavu weather
Is it raining in Bukavu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bukavu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 17–18°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bukavu lately?
In the past 7 days, Bukavu had 7 rainy days and 47.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bukavu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
South Kivu weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Kivu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Kivu is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in November to 23°C (74°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in South Kivu?
November is the wettest month, with about 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in South Kivu?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F).
Does South Kivu have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Oct–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Jul is usually dry (under 60 mm).
South Kivu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bukavu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Kivu
Weather can differ a lot within South Kivu: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.