Kigali Weather in May
What's the weather like in Kigali (Kigali Province) in May 2025?
The climate in Kigali during May can be summarized as warm and damp.
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.
| Daytime temperature | 25°C 77°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Average temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 107 mm 4.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest 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.
May temperatures in Kigali
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 May 2024.
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 |
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