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Kigali Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kigali maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kigali remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like November.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 16°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kigali is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1007 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 5.2 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kigali Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kigali. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Kigali

Wed   Jan 15
28°C | 18°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
28°C | 18°C
SE 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
28°C | 18°C
NE 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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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