Tomorrow in Kigali looks
overcast, with a high of 85°
and an overnight low of 65°.
Precipitation chance is modest at 22%.
Winds top out near 10 mph,
and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Kigali has a tropical wet-and-dry climate.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°,
and April the coldest, when nights fall to around 59°.
April brings the most rain, on about 22 days,
while May is the sunniest, with 10.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 153 days.
Relative humidity averages 70% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What is the best month to go to Kigali?
June to September and February is the sweet spot for Kigali - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 80°F (27°C) in the afternoon and around 6 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
How many rainy days does Kigali get in a year?
About 153 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 33.8 inches (857 mm). That works out at roughly 5.6 mm on an average wet day.
When does it rain most in Kigali?
April, at 5.3 inches (134 mm) over about 22 days. July is the driest month, at 3 mm (0.1 in).
Which month is coolest in Kigali?
April, with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows near 59°F (15°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 52°F (11°C).
What is the hottest month in Kigali?
August, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 91°F (33°C).
Does it snow in Kigali?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Kigali shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Are nights cold in Kigali?
By about 11°C on an average day - a wider day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In August that means 81°F (27°C) down to 60°F (16°C).