Weather in Kigali Today

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Current temperature in Kigali: 27°C (81°F). Overcast. Today's high 29°C (84°F), low 18°C (64°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
27°
Overcast
RealFeel® 24°C
30%Dry
Rain probability: 6%
High29°
Low18°
17km/hSEWind fromSouth-East
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 38 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 115:30 PMDay
12h 5m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:53 AMDawn 5:23 AM
Daylight remaining27mNoon 11:56 AMTotal 12h 5m
Sunset5:59 PMDusk 6:28 PM
NowOvercast+28°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
17 km/h
SE · Gentle Breeze
Humidity
30 %
Low · dry air
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
852 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
8°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

29°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 27°C.

24 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 29°C29°2026-08-31: 29°C29°2026-09-01: 29°C29°2026-09-02: 29°C29°2026-09-03: 30°C30°2026-09-04: 28°C28°2026-09-05: 29°C29°2026-09-06: 30°C30°2026-09-07: 30°C30°2026-09-08: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 8 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Kigali?

The hottest month in Kigali is typically September, with daytime highs averaging around 27.5°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15.4°C (60°F).

What is the coldest month in Kigali?

The coldest month in Kigali is typically December, with overnight lows averaging around 14.6°C (58°F) and daytime highs near 25.6°C (78°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Kigali have a rainy season?

Kigali doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 136 mm), while July is the driest (about 4 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali is typically June to July, when daytime highs average a comfortable 26.2°C (79°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 9 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.