Bukavu — VanSky 78 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · South Kivu, DR Congo

23° Rain

VanSky

Comfortable

Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su

Feels like

24°C

Wind

10 km/h

Precip

Humidity

71%

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VanSky index for Bukavu, DR Congo — 78 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Bukavu, DR Congo — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #7 of 116 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

100

22°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 8.7h

Driving

10 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 27)

Condensation

Low

71%

Humidity level • Dew point 17°C a bit humid

Awning

Safe

27 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

18 AQI

PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

26°

night

22°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 76

comfort

16.10

day

24°

night

21°

solar

1.2 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 24 км/ч

VanSky 86

comfort

17.10

day

23°

night

20°

solar

1.2 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 23 км/ч

VanSky 87

comfort

18.10

day

25°

night

20°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

11 km/h

VanSky 90

comfort

19.10

day

28°

night

21°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 26 км/ч

VanSky 75

comfort

20.10

day

26°

night

20°

solar

2 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 24 км/ч

VanSky 79

comfort

21.10

day

28°

night

21°

solar

2 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 75

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.3h

sunny 8.7h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

12.3

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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Kayna 86
Butembo 84
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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in DR Congo

Bukavu ranks 12 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 44.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bukavu?

The weekly VanSky index for Bukavu is 78 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Bukavu?

Solar panel output data for Bukavu is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Bukavu?

The index for Bukavu is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.