Best Time to Visit Kigali
Rwanda · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kigali are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Kigali sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in May (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 953mm — April is typically the wettest month (~136mm) and July the driest (~10mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
2/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
30°C
highest recorded · August 12
+0.8°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 16°C | 84mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 28° / 16°C | 84mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 27° / 16°C | 129mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 26° / 17°C | 136mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 26° / 17°C | 89mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 27° / 16°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 27° / 15°C | 10mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 16°C | 30mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 28° / 16°C | 65mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 27° / 16°C | 109mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 26° / 16°C | 121mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 27° / 16°C | 76mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Kigali?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kigali are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Kigali?
- August is typically the hottest month in Kigali, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Kigali?
- April is usually the wettest month, with around 136mm of precipitation.