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Bukavu — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Regional capital · South Kivu, DR Congo

24° Partly cloudy
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
24°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
47%
UV
—
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06:03 / 18:07

VanSky index for Bukavu, DR Congo — 89 out of 100 (Ideal). 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 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #8 of 116 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Condensation
Low
47%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
36 AQI
PM2.5: 6.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
27°
night
20°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
20°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
20°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.2h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (20.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

36
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
36
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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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 1 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

Best
1
Sake
100 2
Kabare
100 3
Djugu
97 4
Goma
96 5
Bukavu you are here
94
Harshest
Dibaya-Lubwe
26
Luebo
26
Tshikapa
25
Kananga
24
Ilebo
23
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bukavu?
The weekly VanSky index for Bukavu is 89 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.

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CD DR Congo — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Petrol

$1.15 /l

CDF2,624.86 · €1.00/l

43 of 168

cheaper than 75% of countries

Diesel

$1.15 /l

CDF2,619.85 · €0.99/l

38 of 166

cheaper than 78% of countries

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