Climate Insights for Kigali

The climate in Kigali is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,050 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 189 mm of rainfall. Kigali sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kigali is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 41.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Kigali sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kigali sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kigali sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 81°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 68°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kigali is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,050 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 185 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kigali is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.3 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Kigali is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kigali is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Kigali is during January, February, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 15°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kigali is during January, February, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 60°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kigali based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kigali based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.