Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kigali Climate
Kigali is a city in Rwanda (12) with a population of about 1,132,686. Its average annual temperature is 20.2°C (68°F), with roughly 1062 mm of rain per year.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
1062
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
Kigali Climate
Kigali has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F) and receives about 1062 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is November. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
1062
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 69° | 78 mm |
| February | 20° / 69° | 99 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 124 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 183 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 132 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 24 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 9 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 28 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 68 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 100 mm |
| November | 20° / 67° | 125 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 92 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kigali
The most comfortable months to visit Kigali are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is November (near 15°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kigali are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kigali, Rwanda has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C and about 1062 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is November.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kigali average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.