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.

Best time to visit Kigali

Q: When is the best time to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Rwanda, represented by Kigali, (Kigali) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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