Kigali, RwandaQuick decision
When to visit Kigali?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
April (76%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Virunga gorillasJun–Sep — trek in Volcanoes NP, 1h face-to-face with gorillas.
Genocide MemorialYear-round — Gisozi memorial, essential duty of remembrance.
Rwandan coffeeYear-round — plantations, artisan roasting, tastings.
Nyungwe ForestJun–Sep — tropical forest, chimpanzees, 50 m canopy walk.
Monthly climate data
Kigali weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 43% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 27°C | 40% | 2.3 | 11.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 27°C | 59% | 3.2 | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 15°C | 25°C | 76% | 4.5 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 45% | 2.1 | 11.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 15°C | 26°C | 9% | 0.4 | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 15°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 18% | 1.0 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.8 | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 27°C | 54% | 3.4 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 15°C | 26°C | 69% | 3.9 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 15°C | 26°C | 61% | 3.4 | 11.4h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 60% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 10% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°C, 53% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 48% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 4% rainy days and 27°C.
April is the wettest month with 76% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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