Kigali
Warm all year, wet from October to May and dry from June to August.
- Jan81°27°59°15°Rain on about four days a week.
- Feb82°28°60°16°Rain on about four days a week.
- Mar81°27°60°16°Rain on about five days a week.
- Apr79°26°60°16°Rain on about six days a week.
- May79°26°60°16°Rain on about four days a week.
- Jun80°27°60°16°Rain on about one day a week.
- Jul82°28°60°16°Rain on fewer than one day a week.
- Aug83°28°61°16°Rain on about one day a week.
- Sep83°28°60°16°Rain on about three days a week.
- Oct81°27°60°16°Rain on about four days a week.
- Nov79°26°59°15°Rain on about five days a week.
- Dec80°27°58°14°Rain on about five days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 79°F and 83°F all year, with nights near 60°F. The rain comes from October to May, on about four days a week. June to August is the driest stretch, with rain on about one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 26°C and 28°C all year, with nights near 16°C. The rain comes from October to May, on about four days a week. June to August is the driest stretch, with rain on about one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Kigali sits
Africa/Kigali
- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 2.0°Ssouthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 1,510 mhigh country
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:02 AM6:09 AM6:06 AM5:58 AM5:55 AM5:59 AM6:05 AM6:03 AM5:52 AM5:41 AM5:38 AM5:48 AMsets 6:15 PMsets 6:19 PMsets 6:13 PMsets 6:02 PMsets 5:56 PMsets 6:00 PMsets 6:06 PMsets 6:06 PMsets 5:58 PMsets 5:50 PMsets 5:50 PMsets 6:02 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Musanze76 km north-west
The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kigali, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 79°F in April and May to 83°F in August and September.Highs from 26°C in April and May to 28°C in August and September.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in April (84% of days), driest in July (2%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in July (58% cover), cloudiest in April (80%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRainy season | 4 days | 75% | 12h 13m | |
| FebruaryRainy season | 4 days | 77% | 12h 11m | |
| MarchRainy season | 5 days | 78% | 12h 07m | |
| AprilRainy season | 6 days | 80% | 12h 04m | |
| MayRainy season | 4 days | 73% | 12h 02m | |
| JuneDry seasonAt its best | 1 day | 66% | 12h 01m | |
| JulyDry seasonAt its best | no days | 58% | 12h 01m | |
| AugustDry season | 1 day | 59% | 12h 03m | |
| September | 3 days | 64% | 12h 06m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 4 days | 74% | 12h 10m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 5 days | 77% | 12h 12m | |
| DecemberRainy season | 5 days | 75% | 12h 14m |
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
The best months are June to July: highs near 81°F, nights near 60°F, and rain on fewer than one day a week.The best months are June to July: highs near 27°C, nights near 16°C, and rain on fewer than one day a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Kigali?
August and September, with highs near 83°F and lows near 61°F. The coolest are April and May, with highs near 79°F.August and September, with highs near 28°C and lows near 16°C. The coolest are April and May, with highs near 26°C.
When does it rain most in Kigali?
April, with rain on about six days a week. July is the driest, with rain on fewer than one day a week.
How long are the days in Kigali?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Kigali?
July, when cloud covers about 58% of the sky on average. April is the cloudiest, at about 80%.
Places with a year like Kigali's
by their highs, lows and wet days- GanakoTanzania
- Masai MaraKenya
- São PauloBrazil
- OaxacaMexicosix months apart
- San JoséCosta Ricasix months apart
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Kigali's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Kigali's summer.