When is the best time to go to Kigali
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kigali, Rwanda. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kigali
Kigali weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kigali are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 75mm | 5.5hrs | 13hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Kigali and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kigali.
January is in the summer in Kigali and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kigali with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 102mm | 6.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
February in Kigali is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Kigali and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kigali with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 118mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kigali is characteristically warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Kigali and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kigali with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 186mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
Kigali's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Kigali and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kigali with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 107mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
May is a damp month in Kigali and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Kigali and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kigali with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 23mm | 7.2hrs | 13hrs |
June in Kigali is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kigali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Kigali and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kigali with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 9mm | 7.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
July in Kigali is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kigali, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Kigali and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 35mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kigali is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kigali, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Kigali and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 91mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
Kigali's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kigali.
September is in the spring in Kigali and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 109mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Kigali and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Kigali and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 140mm | 5.3hrs | 13hrs |
November in Kigali is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Kigali and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 101mm | 5.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
December in Kigali is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kigali for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Kigali and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kigali weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.1°C 79°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 186mm 7.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.9°C 84°F |
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