Best Time to Visit Kigali: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Kigali: July, June, August.
- Best months for Kigali: July, June, August.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, November, March.
- The least pleasant month is November (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 15°C | 76 mm | 16 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 26°C | 15°C | 79 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 105 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 25°C | 15°C | 138 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 82 mm | 16 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| July | 26°C | 15°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 24 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 26°C | 15°C | 117 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 25°C | 15°C | 130 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 25°C | 15°C | 92 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
The best months are July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Kigali?
The wettest months are April, November, March.