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Kigali, Rwanda Snapshot 2026
Where is Kigali?
Kigali, Rwanda
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Rwanda
- City
- Kigali
- Population
- 1.1M
- Coordinates
- -1.95°, 30.06°
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, with a population of approximately 1.1M. Average temperatures range from 15°C (58°F) in November to 26°C (79°F) in August. The best time to visit is June, July, August.
Time in Kigali right now
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Friday, May 8, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Kigali
Daylight saving
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Live weather in Kigali
Daylight in Kigali today
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Day length
12h 02m
Climate normals for Kigali
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Good 
February
Good March
Wet April
Wet May
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Excellent October
Good November
Wet December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 15°C | 27°C / 16°C | 14days (86 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 26°C / 15°C | 28°C / 16°C | 15days (78 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 25°C / 15°C | 28°C / 16°C | 21days (126 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 24°C / 15°C | 27°C / 17°C | 24days (183 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 83% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 14days (79 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 63% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 16°C | 25°C / 15°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 52% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 16°C | 26°C / 16°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 57% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 10days (59 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 25°C / 15°C | 27°C / 16°C | 17days (117 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 24°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 21days (140 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 79% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 25°C / 15°C | 27°C / 15°C | 18days (101 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
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.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 78%. Apr: 83%. May: 76%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 52%. Aug: 57%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 79%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 9 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kigali has a population of approximately 1.1M.
Yes, Kigali is the capital of Rwanda.
The best months to visit Kigali are June, July, August, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Kigali receives approximately 1012mm of rainfall annually across 162 rainy days.
Kigali is located in Rwanda, in the Africa region.