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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
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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:
Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.
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