Kigali weather in December (Rwanda)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kigali in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Kigali usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 26°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Kigali in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 124 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kigali. January, February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kigali climate page with graphs.

 

Kigali, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 124 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Rwanda in December

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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