Kigali weather in May (Rwanda)

Looking to travel to Kigali in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Kigali the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Kigali in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kigali, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Rwanda in May

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda in May 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 May?

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 May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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