Yearly weather and climate in Kigali, Rwanda
The yearly weather in Kigali runs from around 15°C in June to 28°C in August. June is the driest month at 2 rainy days; April the wettest at 22. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jun, Jul, Aug, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 10.9 hours of clear skies in May, but only 9.8 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Nov (131mm over 22 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 11°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Kigali, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2679°1559°14Jan
- 2780°1559°13Feb
- 2780°1559°17Mar
- 2577°1559°22Apr
- 2577°1560°13May
- 2678°1558°2Jun
- 2780°1558°2Jul
- 2882°1560°6Aug
- 2882°1560°11Sep
- 2781°1559°15Oct
- 2678°1559°22Nov
- 2678°1558°19Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jun is typically driest at 2 days (7mm); Apr the wettest at 22 days (117mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 15°C | 14 | 105mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 15°C | 13 | 91mm |
| Mar | 27°C | 15°C | 17 | 95mm |
| Apr | 25°C | 15°C | 22 | 117mm |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 13 | 60mm |
| Jun | 26°C | 15°C | 2 | 7mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 15°C | 2 | 5mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 15°C | 6 | 30mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 15°C | 11 | 60mm |
| Oct | 27°C | 15°C | 15 | 95mm |
| Nov | 26°C | 15°C | 22 | 131mm |
| Dec | 26°C | 15°C | 19 | 121mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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