What’s the climate like in Kigali?
The current climate of Kigali features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 26°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kigali in recent years was 33°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in February 2022.
On average, Kigali receives 1545 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kigali?
The best time to visit Kigali for sunny weather is January and June through August. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kigali. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kigali
The climate table of Kigali shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 129 | 264 | 250 | 125 | 25 | 37 | 49 | 133 | 143 | 160 | 127 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in February, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in April, May, November and December
- Precipitation: 1545 mm per year, averaging 129 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in June, 37 mm in July and 49 mm in August
- Wettest months: 264 mm in March, 250 mm in April and 160 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Kigali
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kigali, Rwanda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kigali
This graph shows how much precipitation Kigali, Rwanda, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kigali
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kigali, Rwanda. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kigali
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kigali, Rwanda. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kigali
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kigali, Rwanda, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kigali by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kigali. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
