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When is the best time to visit Kigali?
In general the best time to visit Kigali is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are April, May, June.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in September and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kigali in different months
This is the average weather in Kigali for each month based on historic data:
January, February, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during August.
In March, April, May, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 75 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 149 mm in April.
Climate in Kigali
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kigali for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +33°C | +32°C | +30°C | +35°C | +29°C | +30°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +25°C | +25°C | +25°C | +26°C | +27°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +12°C | +13°C | +14°C | +12°C | +10°C | +12°C | +13°C | +13°C | +13°C | +13°C | +13°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 78 | 66 | 56 | 58 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 77 | 87 | 111 | 149 | 93 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 61 | 125 | 135 | 94 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kigali during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kigali is September with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is April with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kigali looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kigali is April with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 56%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kigali during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 19 rainy days and 149 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kigali:
What is the hottest month in Kigali?
The hottest month in Kigali is September with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Kigali?
The coldest month in Kigali is April with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Kigali worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kigali in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +27°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kigali?
if you're looking to visit Kigali when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 5 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Kigali
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kigali, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.