Best time to visit Kigali

Q: When is the best time to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Kigali?

The hottest time of year in Kigali is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kigali?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Kigali with 186mm on average. There are normally 23 days in April with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Kigali?

The sunniest time of year in Kigali is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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26
Feb
26
Mar
25
Apr
25
May
26
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26
Jul
26
Aug
26
Sep
26
Oct
25
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
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6
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
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7
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Kigali?

The hottest time of year in Kigali is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kigali?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Kigali with 186mm on average. There are normally 23 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kigali?

The sunniest time of year in Kigali is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.