The climate in Kigali during December can be summarized as warm and damp.
December is in the summer in Kigali and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
Average temperature | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 101 mm 4 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kigali in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 26.1°C 79°F |
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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 |