Kigali · SummerMonth summary
Kigali weather in June
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kigali in June?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in June (8.9/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kigali in June by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in June
Summer in Kigali brings pleasant temperatures (26°F) and long sunny days (11.3h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 59°F | 81°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 59°F | 81°F | 59% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 59°F | 77°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 77°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 59°F | 79°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 59°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 61°F | 81°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 81°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 81°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 59°F | 79°F | 69% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 59°F | 79°F | 61% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In June, Kigali averages 79°F, 9% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
June vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kigali in June
Is June a good time to visit Kigali?
June is an excellent time to visit Kigali (score 8.9/10). With 79°F, 11.3h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kigali in June?
With 79°F and 11.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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