Best time to go to Kigali Average weather of Kigali, Rwanda

When is the best time to go to Kigali?

When is the best time to go to Kigali? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Kigali are January, June, July and August
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December
The rainiest months are April, October and November

Annual weather in Kigali

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Weather details in Kigali month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Kigali

Kigali enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kigali is 79°F (ranging from 76°F in may to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 100.9in, with a minimum of 1.1in in july and a maximum of 14.5in in april.

From january to february the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 81°F in average and it rains in february about 6.9in.
Between march and april the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 77°F and it rains about 14.5in each month.
Between may and june the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 68°F and it rains about 20% of the time in june.
In the month of july the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 81°F and it rains about 1.1in each month.
In august the climate is good. The temperature rises to 83°F and you can expect to have 2.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
In the month of september the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and it rains in september about 8.4in.
In october the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in october and you can expect to have 13.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
In november the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 94°F and it rains about 75% of the time in november.
In december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 77°F in average and it rains about 9.7in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kigali

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kigali: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kigali

Find out when Kigali has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kigali

Very low season in Kigali
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April and May.
Low season in Kigali
The months with low numbers of tourists are: June and September.
High season in Kigali
The number of visitors to Kigali is high in: October and November.
Peak season in Kigali
The largest number of tourists visiting Kigali is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kigali month by month

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Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kigali. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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A return flight between London and Kigali is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 669 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 475 more for your airline ticket to Kigali if you go in august.

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On average, it costs $ 71 per day to hire a car in Kigali. This price varies by $ 23 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 55 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 78.

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