Uvira weather in September
In September, Uvira sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Uvira's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Uvira's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:58 AM – 5:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.8
- out of 10
Uvira is city in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Density
- 25,443/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical September day in Uvira reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 23 |
| 2 | 25 | 23 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 |
| 5 | 25 | 23 |
| 6 | 25 | 23 |
| 7 | 25 | 23 |
| 8 | 25 | 23 |
| 9 | 26 | 23 |
| 10 | 26 | 23 |
| 11 | 26 | 23 |
| 12 | 26 | 23 |
| 13 | 26 | 23 |
| 14 | 26 | 23 |
| 15 | 26 | 23 |
| 16 | 26 | 23 |
| 17 | 26 | 24 |
| 18 | 26 | 24 |
| 19 | 26 | 24 |
| 20 | 26 | 24 |
| 21 | 26 | 24 |
| 22 | 26 | 24 |
| 23 | 26 | 24 |
| 24 | 26 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 24 |
| 26 | 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 26 | 24 |
| 28 | 26 | 24 |
| 29 | 26 | 24 |
| 30 | 26 | 24 |
Uvira weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 22° | 146 | 12 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 26° / 23° | 92 | 8.6 | 12.1 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 26° / 23° | 82 | 7.9 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 25° / 23° | 116 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 6.3 |
| May | 25° / 23° | 53 | 5.2 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 25° / 23° | 13 | 2.1 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 22° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.8 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 25° / 23° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 26° / 23° | 7 | 1.2 | 12 | 7.8 |
| Oct | 26° / 23° | 28 | 4.4 | 12.1 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 25° / 23° | 60 | 6.8 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 25° / 22° | 156 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Uvira gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.2 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the comfortable band about 60% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 2 | 2 | 67 | 31 |
| 3 | 2 | 66 | 32 |
| 4 | 2 | 65 | 33 |
| 5 | 2 | 65 | 33 |
| 6 | 2 | 64 | 34 |
| 7 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 8 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 9 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 10 | 1 | 62 | 37 |
| 11 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
| 12 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
| 13 | 1 | 60 | 39 |
| 14 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 15 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
Wind in September
Winds average 13 km/h in September, the windiest month of the year.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 5:54 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:04 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:04 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:59 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 5:57 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:56 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.27 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.25 kWh/m² to a high of 5.27 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 5.27 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Uvira
None of Uvira's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Uvira's rainy season runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Uvira?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Uvira for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Uvira in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Uvira sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 23°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Uvira in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Uvira peaks around March 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Uvira in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Uvira is worst in August — around 59 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.0× the cleanest month (April, 19 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 33 | 42 | 59 | 54 | 33 | 24 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 28 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 19 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 42 | Poor |
| Aug | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 33 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Uvira?
Uvira sits at 3.4°S, 29.1°E, 806 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Gatumba, 14 km away.
Topography around Uvira
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Uvira.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Uvira has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 674 m around an average of 900 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,450 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,681 m.
The land around Uvira is covered by grassland (35%), water (35%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 3 km, grassland (45%) and water (33%) within 16 km, and grassland (39%) and trees (31%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Uvira (-3.3953°, 29.1378°, elevation 806 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).