Kigali weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Kigali sits 1538 m (5,046 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 75%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–May, Oct–Nov
About Kigali weather
Is it raining in Kigali right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kigali this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 14–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kigali lately?
In the past 7 days, Kigali had 6 rainy days and 28.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kigali?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Kigali weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kigali is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in May to 27°C (80°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kigali?
April is the wettest month, with about 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Kigali?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F).
Does Kigali have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kigali weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months