Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Rwanda this May.
Rwanda, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Ruhengeri to 27°C (81°F) in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Rwamagana and 13°C (55°F) in Ruhengeri.
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Kigali averages a daytime high of 26°C (79°F) in May, which is high for Rwanda.
Nighttime temperatures in Kigali typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Rwamagana is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 27°C (81°F) and rarely drops below 18°C (64°F) during the night.
For the month of May, Ruhengeri is the most temperate city in Rwanda based on our records. Highs average 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 13°C (55°F).
Kigali enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
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