Climate of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
Point-value climate at Kigali (Kigali, Rwanda). Population approximately 860,000.
Located in Kigali, Rwanda, Kigali has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 860,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 20°C / 68°F in November to 21.2°C / 70.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 9 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 183 mm / 7.2 in (April) — about 1051 mm / 41.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Rwanda, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kigali's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C69.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| February | 20.6°C69.1°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| March | 20.6°C69.1°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| April | 20.4°C68.7°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| June | 20.1°C68.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.4°C68.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.2°C70.2°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.1°C70°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 20.5°C68.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 20°C68°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| December | 20.2°C68.4°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kigali?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August. Kigali's warmest month is August at an average of 21.2°C / 70.2°F, and its driest month is July with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kigali?
Kigali, in Kigali, Rwanda, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20°C / 68°F in November to 21.2°C / 70.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1051 mm / 41.4 in, with the wettest month being April (183 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest July (9 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Kigali in August?
The average temperature in Kigali in August is 21.2°C / 70.2°F, with rainfall of about 27 mm / 1.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kigali?
The driest month in Kigali is July, with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.4°C / 68.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Kigali?
The wettest month in Kigali is April, with approximately 183 mm / 7.2 in of average monthly rainfall.