South Kivu weather in February
February is a fair month to visit South Kivu: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 88% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with January, it is warmer and about as wet; March brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bukavu, the largest city in South Kivu. See below for other places.
Is February a good time to visit South Kivu?
fair month Weather score 59/100.
February is a fair month in South Kivu. The weather is usually best in Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in South Kivu in February?
Some rain is normal: about 141 mm (5.6 in) falls in an average February. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is South Kivu in February?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
South Kivu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 159 mm | 90% | fair |
| February | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 141 mm | 88% | fair |
| March | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 197 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| April | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 181 mm | 90% | fair |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 112 mm | 82% | fair |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm | 71% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 31 mm | 68% | best |
| August | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 73 mm | 78% | best |
| September | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm | 86% | fair |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 188 mm | 90% | fair |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 265 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| December | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 179 mm | 90% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Kivu in February
Weather can differ a lot within South Kivu: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.