Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (67°F). Highs can soar to 26°C (78°F), while lows may dip to 14°C (57°F). Typically, the humidity level in Bukavu throughout May hovers around 87%.
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In May, Bukavu averages 94 mm (3.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 16 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 19 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Bukavu reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||