Kigali Weather
Kigali weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Kigali current weather
Kigali now (local time 10:00)
27°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 39%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
16° – 31°C
Rain likely on 6 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kigali 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
31°
18°
💧71%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
30°
16°
💧33%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
18°
💧71%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
26°
17°
💧64%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
25°
16°
💧78%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
24°
16°
💧78%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
20°
16°
💧88%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
24°
17°
💧100%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
25°
16°
💧86%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
24°
16°
💧80%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
24°
16°
💧87%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
25°
16°
💧89%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
21°
16°
💧86%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
22°
16°
💧91%
Best time to visit Kigali
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kigali are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 27°C) and the coldest is May (average low 15°C).
Kigali climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 27°C | 15°C | 96 mm | 74% | +4°C |
| FebBest | 27°C | 15°C | 102 mm | 72% | +4°C |
| MarBest | 26°C | 15°C | 153 mm | 76% | +1°C |
| AprBest | 25°C | 15°C | 178 mm | 82% | -3°C |
| MayBest | 24°C | 15°C | 139 mm | 82% | -7°C |
| JunBest | 25°C | 14°C | 50 mm | 74% | -9°C |
| JulBest | 26°C | 13°C | 31 mm | 66% | -10°C |
| AugBest | 27°C | 15°C | 56 mm | 65% | -8°C |
| SepBest | 27°C | 15°C | 88 mm | 68% | -7°C |
| OctBest | 26°C | 15°C | 129 mm | 74% | -5°C |
| NovBest | 25°C | 15°C | 160 mm | 79% | -3°C |
| DecBest | 26°C | 15°C | 109 mm | 77% | +2°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kigali weather month by month: what to wear
Kigali in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 74% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in NovemberBest month
November in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C, around 160 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kigali in DecemberBest month
December in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 109 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in JanuaryBest month
January in Kigali is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 96 mm of rain (some rain) and 74% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in FebruaryBest month
February in Kigali is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 102 mm of rain (some rain) and 72% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in MarchBest month
March in Kigali is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 153 mm of rain (wet) and 76% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kigali in AprilBest month
April in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C, around 178 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kigali in MayBest month
May in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 139 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in JuneBest month
June in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C, around 50 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in JulyBest month
July in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in AugustBest month
August in Kigali is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 65% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kigali in SeptemberBest month
September in Kigali is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 88 mm of rain (some rain) and 68% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kigali?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kigali are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 27°C) and the coldest is May (average low 15°C).
›What's the weather like in Kigali in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 74% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Kigali in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kigali is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C, around 160 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
›When is the rainy season in Kigali?
Kigali is wettest in April, with about 178 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 31 mm.
›How cold does Kigali get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is May, averaging 24°C by day and 15°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: May.