Kigali, Rwanda Weather
Kigali hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 80°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kigali weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Kigali looks sunny, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 62°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Kigali 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kigali
Located in Rwanda, Kigali experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 81°F (27°C) in August and dip to about 77°F (25°C) in April, with around 33.7 inches (857 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kigali weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: April - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 91°F (33°C) · Record low: 52°F (11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (22 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is April, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 59°F (15°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 91°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 52°F (11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.3 inches (134 mm) of rain over 22 days, while July is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Kigali is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 49 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kigali brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Kigali is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Kigali is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Kigali by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 59° | 13 | 3.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 72% |
| February | 80° | 59° | 11 | 2.6 in | 10.4 h/day | 73% |
| March | 79° | 59° | 17 | 3.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 76% |
| April | 77° | 59° | 22 | 5.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 81% |
| May | 76° | 60° | 13 | 2.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 75% |
| June | 78° | 58° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 63% |
| July | 80° | 59° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 53% |
| August | 81° | 60° | 5 | 1.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 56% |
| September | 81° | 60° | 11 | 2.1 in | 10.6 h/day | 66% |
| October | 80° | 59° | 17 | 4.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 71% |
| November | 78° | 59° | 21 | 4.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| December | 78° | 58° | 19 | 4.1 in | 10.6 h/day | 78% |