Best time to visit Kigali

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When is the best time to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kigali26
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kigali26
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kigali26
    Mar
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kigali25
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kigali25
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kigali26
    Jun
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kigali26
    Jul
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kigali26
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kigali26
    Sep
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kigali26
    Oct
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kigali25
    Nov
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kigali25
    Dec

Which is the hottest month in Kigali?

The hottest time of year in Kigali is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kigali?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Kigali with 186mm on average. There are normally 23 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kigali?

The sunniest time of year in Kigali is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Rwanda, represented by Kigali, (Kigali) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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