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Climate in Kigali, Rwanda

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Kigali

Fri   Apr 26
25°C | 18°C
W 7 km/h
3.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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Sat   Apr 27
26°C | 18°C
NW 7 km/h
5.8 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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Sun   Apr 28
26°C | 19°C
S 7 km/h
6.9 mm
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broken clouds and thunder

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The best time of year to visit Kigali in Rwanda

During the months of April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Does Kigali have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kigali?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kigali?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kigali?
    April tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kigali?
    July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kigali?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.

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