Weather & climate · Kigali

Best Time to Visit Rwanda

June to August

The best time to visit Rwanda is June to August, when daytime highs in Kigali are around 24–26°C. December to February and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (27°C by day), July the coldest (13°C at night), and April the wettest with about 178 mm of rain.

27°C

Warmest: February

13°C

Coldest nights: July

1291 mm

Rain per year

178 mm

Wettest: April

Rwanda weather by month

Jan26°C15°C96 mm
Feb27°C15°C102 mm
Mar26°C15°C153 mm
Apr24°C15°C178 mm
May24°C15°C139 mm
Jun24°C13°C50 mm
Jul25°C13°C31 mm
Aug26°C14°C56 mm
Sep26°C15°C88 mm
Oct25°C15°C129 mm
Nov24°C15°C160 mm
Dec25°C14°C109 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	26°C	15°C	96 mm	74%	76%	Good
February	27°C	15°C	102 mm	72%	78%	Good
March	26°C	15°C	153 mm	76%	82%	Rainy
April	24°C	15°C	178 mm	82%	85%	Rainy
May	24°C	15°C	139 mm	82%	76%	Fair
June	24°C	13°C	50 mm	74%	61%	Best time
July	25°C	13°C	31 mm	66%	58%	Best time
August	26°C	14°C	56 mm	65%	68%	Best time
September	26°C	15°C	88 mm	68%	74%	Good
October	25°C	15°C	129 mm	74%	81%	Good
November	24°C	15°C	160 mm	79%	82%	Rainy
December	25°C	14°C	109 mm	77%	78%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Kigali (-1.95, 30.05). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Rwanda have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rwanda?

June to August. The best time to visit Rwanda is June to August, when daytime highs in Kigali are around 24–26°C. December to February and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (27°C by day), July the coldest (13°C at night), and April the wettest with about 178 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Rwanda?

February, with average highs of 27°C in Kigali.

What is the coldest month in Rwanda?

July, when nights drop to about 13°C and days reach 25°C.

What is the rainiest month in Rwanda?

April with about 178 mm; July is the driest (31 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Rwanda?

April is the least comfortable month on average: 24°C by day and 178 mm of rain.

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