Kigali weather in February (Rwanda)

What can you expect from the weather in Kigali during February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Kigali, February is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Kigali in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Kigali. January, February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kigali, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 119 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Rwanda in February

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda in February and which places have the best weather 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 Kigali in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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