When to go · Bukavu
Bukavu in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: End of the dry season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C) / 15°C (60°F)60°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 103
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: End of the dry season.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- BukavuHighs around 26.5 °C (80 °F), lows around 15.4 °C (60 °F), rain on about 103 daysHighs around 80 °F (26.5 °C), lows around 60 °F (15.4 °C), rain on about 103 days
- Eastern highlands (under advice), Democratic Republic of the Congo · Goma, Bukavu, Virungarainy
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: End of the dry season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bukavu, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 26.5 °C (80 °F)80 °F (26.5 °C)
Jun: 25.4 °C (78 °F)78 °F (25.4 °C)
Night low
Sep: 15.4 °C (60 °F)60 °F (15.4 °C)
Jun: 14.8 °C (59 °F)59 °F (14.8 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 103
Jun: 20 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jun: 0
September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: End of the dry season.
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