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When to go · Bukavu

Bukavu in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
25°C (78°F) / 15°C (60°F)
average high / low
Rain days
118
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: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • BukavuHighs around 25.4 °C (78 °F), lows around 15.4 °C (60 °F), rain on about 118 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: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 25.4 °C (78 °F)

    Jun: 25.4 °C (78 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 15.4 °C (60 °F)

    Jun: 14.8 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 118

    Jun: 20 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 0

January: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).

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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