Kigali in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kigali in may 2025
The weather in Kigali in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
67°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
30%
15%
11%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Moderate rain at times
55% of time
18%
13%
12%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
28%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
59°F
42%
32%
10%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kigali in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kigali in may.
The climate of Kigali in may is tolerable
the weather in Kigali in may is wet (with 11.5in of precipitation over 19 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14.5in of precipitation over 23 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in that area this month. Temperatures are up to 76°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kigali is 72°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Kigali in the month of may with a maximum record of 83°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2009.
In may in Kigali, the days on average last 12:02. The sun rises at 05:55 and sunset is at 17:57.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Kigali: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kigali. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kigali in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kigali in may 2024:
63°F to 72°F
65°F to 72°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 68°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 74°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 72°F
61°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 74°F
63°F to 74°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 76°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in Rwanda in may
Cities near Kigali:
| Kibungo in may | tolerable weather |
| Akagera National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Ruhengeri in may | very bad weather |
| Butare in may | tolerable weather |
| Gisenyi in may | bad weather |
| Kivu Lake in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kigali
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Weather data for Kigali in may:
Weather data for Kigali for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kigali. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kigali can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kigali.