Peak score
9.5/10
Best months in Kigali, Rwanda
Best Time to Visit Kigali, Rwanda
Climate guide for Kigali, Rwanda — updated 2026
Travel window June, July, August Peak: June · 9.5/10 climate score
Months to avoid March, April, October, November
Kigali on the map · best months to visit
Kigali, Rwanda
- Best monthsJune, July, August
- Avoid monthsMarch, April, October, November
- Visit score now9/10
- Coordinates
- -1.95°, 30.06°
Quick answer
Plan your trip for June, July, August. Expect average highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C, and about 3 rainy days a month. Skip March, April, October, November when heavy rainfall sets in.
Warmest month
26°C
Coldest month
15°C
Wettest month
24d
Travel score by month
Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.
8.1 Jan
7.8 Feb
7.2 Mar
7 Apr
8.5 May
9.5 Jun
9.5 Jul
8.9 Aug
8.5 Sep
7.6 Oct
7.2 Nov
7.6 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)
Month-by-Month Recommendation
Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.
January
8.1 /10
Great
25°C / 15°C 14 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
February
7.8 /10
Great
26°C / 15°C 15 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
March
7.2 /10
Great
25°C / 15°C 21 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
April
7 /10
Great
24°C / 15°C 24 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
May
8.5 /10
Excellent
24°C / 16°C 14 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
June Best
9.5 /10
Excellent
25°C / 15°C 2 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
July Best
9.5 /10
Excellent
26°C / 16°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
August Best
8.9 /10
Excellent
26°C / 16°C 5 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
September
8.5 /10
Excellent
26°C / 16°C 10 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
October
7.6 /10
Great
25°C / 15°C 17 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
November
7.2 /10
Great
24°C / 15°C 21 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
December
7.6 /10
Great
25°C / 15°C 18 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
Climate normals
Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 25°C / 15°C . Feb: 26°C / 15°C . Mar: 25°C / 15°C . Apr: 24°C / 15°C . May: 24°C / 16°C . Jun: 25°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 16°C . Aug: 26°C / 16°C . Sep: 26°C / 16°C . Oct: 25°C / 15°C . Nov: 24°C / 15°C . Dec: 25°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 86 mm. Feb: 78 mm. Mar: 126 mm. Apr: 183 mm. May: 79 mm. Jun: 9 mm. Jul: 3 mm. Aug: 31 mm. Sep: 59 mm. Oct: 117 mm. Nov: 140 mm. Dec: 101 mm.
Season by Season
Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.
Spring
Avg score 7.8/10Sep, Oct, Nov
Average highs of 25°C (77°F) with 16 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.8/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Spring.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Summer
Avg score 7.8/10Dec, Jan, Feb
Average highs of 25°C (77°F) with 16 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.8/10.
This month falls at the middle of Summer.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Autumn
Avg score 7.6/10Mar, Apr, May
Average highs of 24°C (75°F) with 20 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.6/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Winter
Avg score 9.3/10Jun, Jul, Aug
Average highs of 26°C (79°F) with 3 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.3/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Winter.
Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kigali are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is low.
Consider avoiding March, April, October, November due to heavy rainfall.
Packing depends on the season. In peak months (June, July, August), light layers and sun protection are typical essentials.
Yes! June earns a climate score of 9.5/10 and is one of the best months to visit Kigali. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 24.6°C (76°F). Rain is rare, falling on about 2 days this month.
Yes! July earns a climate score of 9.5/10 and is one of the best months to visit Kigali. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 25.7°C (78°F). Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.