Location & Surroundings
Bukavu is a city in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 816,811 inhabitants, at 1,631 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1515 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Букаву
Overview
Bukavu is a human settlement.
It is located in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bukavu
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 29' 27" S, 28° 50' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1631 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 816,811
- Pop. Density 19,549 p/km²
- Built-up 34.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:15
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
sr
Букаву
Weather in Bukavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 10.4 mm. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.43 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.1 | 1.4 | 43 | 95 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 1.0 | 309 | 91 | 1,016.5 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 279 | 80 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 273 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 5.09 / 5.21 | 43 | 801.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 0.6 | 252 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 5.22 / 10.43 | 99 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 0.7 | 310 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 7.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 1.4 | 306 | 97 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 6.02 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 2.2 | 258 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 75 | 585.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.9 | 0.9 | 297 | 97 | 1,018.5 | 2.05 / 4.01 | 100 | 157.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 0.8 | 222 | 98 | 1,018.1 | 2.47 / 6.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 0.7 | 229 | 98 | 1,021.2 | 3.86 / 10.33 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 0.7 | 238 | 96 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 4.73 | 100 | 110.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.0 | 24 | 96 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 97 | 37.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukavu?
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 10.4 mm. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukavu today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bukavu?
Local time is 08:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukavu?
Bukavu is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bukavu?
Population about 816,811.
What is the elevation of Bukavu?
DEM 1,631 m.
Where is Bukavu located?
It is at -2.49077, 28.84281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukavu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry