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Outdoor activities Potential

78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, August

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

18°C – 19°C

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The best time to visit Lake Kivu for hiking is July, June, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lake Kivu

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
56Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°147
February
61Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°107
March
56Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°146
April
45Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°141
May
58Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°136
June
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°54
July
78Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°38
August
72Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°69
September
62Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°115
October
45Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°172
November
45Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°165
December
45Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°153

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Lake Kivu

When is the best time to visit Lake Kivu for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Lake Kivu for outdoor activities is typically in July, June, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lake Kivu?

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Rainy season typically: October–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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