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When to go · Bukavu

Bukavu in February

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Short drier spell; still hot.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
25°C (78°F) / 15°C (60°F)
average high / low
Rain days
132
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

MixedDemocratic Republic of the Congo month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Short drier spell; still hot.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • BukavuHighs around 25.3 °C (78 °F), lows around 15.4 °C (60 °F), rain on about 132 days
  • Eastern highlands (under advice), Democratic Republic of the Congo · Goma, Bukavu, Virungafine

    Mild at 1,500 m; shown for completeness — all travel advised against.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Low
Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Medium

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Short drier spell; still hot.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bukavu, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Mixed

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 25.3 °C (78 °F)

    Jun: 25.4 °C (78 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 15.4 °C (60 °F)

    Jun: 14.8 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 132

    Jun: 20 (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jun: 0

February: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Short drier spell; still hot.

June: Inside Bukavu's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, less rain).

Bukavu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Democratic Republic of the Congo in February →