Kinigi Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kinigi, Rwanda is 22°C (72°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kinigi compares to cities worldwide.
Kinigi Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Kinigi remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August, dropping to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in July. Nighttime lows stay between 13°C (55°F) and 12°C (54°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kinigi by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 149 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kinigi vs Rwanda
The map below shows the annual temperature across Rwanda. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kinigi vs World: Temperature Compared
Kinigi's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kinigi?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kinigi, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 72% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Kinigi's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kinigi climate page.
