Best time to visit Kigali

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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.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Kigali79
    Jan
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Kigali79
    Feb
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Kigali79
    Mar
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Kigali77
    Apr
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Kigali77
    May
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Kigali79
    Jun
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Kigali79
    Jul
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Kigali79
    Aug
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Kigali79
    Sep
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Kigali79
    Oct
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Kigali77
    Nov
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Kigali77
    Dec

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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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Which is the hottest month in Kigali?

The hottest time of year in Kigali is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 79°F 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 7.3 inches 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.

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