Kigali
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kigali month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kigali are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), December the coldest (average low 15°C), and April the wettest (about 136 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 14.9 | 82 | 10.3 |
| February | 27.0 | 15.2 | 66 | 10.5 |
| March | 26.5 | 15.0 | 98 | 10.6 |
| April | 24.9 | 15.2 | 136 | 9.8 |
| May | 24.7 | 15.3 | 65 | 10.8 |
| June | 25.6 | 14.7 | 13 | 10.6 |
| July | 26.7 | 14.7 | 4 | 10.4 |
| August | 27.3 | 15.3 | 30 | 10.3 |
| September | 27.5 | 15.3 | 54 | 10.6 |
| October | 26.7 | 15.1 | 104 | 10.5 |
| November | 25.5 | 14.8 | 116 | 10.1 |
| December | 25.6 | 14.6 | 105 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewKigali, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kigali took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kigali
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kigali
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kigali
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kigali
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kigali
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kigali
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kigali
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kigali located and what are its coordinates?
Kigali is situated in Rwanda at geographic coordinates -1.9500, 30.0588 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kigali?
Kigali has a recorded population of approximately 1,132,686 and observes the Africa/Kigali time zone (RWF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kigali?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kigali include rw, en-RW, fr-RW, sw, and the circulating currency is RWF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kigali?
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