Weather radar Kigali
Real-time precipitation radar · Kigali · Rwanda
Kigali climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kigali shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26.4° | 26.9° | 26.6° | 25.7° | 26.1° | 26.6° | 27.3° | 27.5° | 27.5° | 27° | 25.6° | 25.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 16.6° | 16.7° | 16.7° | 16.9° | 17.2° | 16.6° | 16.8° | 17.2° | 17.3° | 17° | 16.6° | 16.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 88 | 86 | 135 | 177 | 82 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 57 | 101 | 154 | 109 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 20 |
| Sunshine hours | 319 | 291 | 305 | 274 | 315 | 303 | 302 | 300 | 309 | 321 | 284 | 310 |
| Humidity | 74% | 75% | 77% | 82% | 76% | 63% | 54% | 58% | 66% | 72% | 79% | 78% |
Best time to visit Kigali
The best time to visit Kigali is typically July. In this month the average high is 27.3°C, precipitation is 3 mm and sunshine duration is 302 hours. The annual average high is 26.6°C, total annual precipitation is 1024 mm (161 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3633 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kigali
How up to date is the weather radar for Kigali?
The weather radar for Kigali is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kigali?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kigali: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kigali?
The thunderstorm potential for Kigali is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kigali.
What is the climate like in Kigali?
Kigali has an annual average high of 26.6°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 27.5°C), the coldest December (avg low 16.5°C). The wettest month is April with 177 mm, the driest July with 3 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1024 mm (161 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3633 hours.
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