Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Kigali, Rwanda in January
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
5.1h
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kigali, Rwanda with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is close to Kigali's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January75mm average rain
January sits near Kigali's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.1 hours average sun
January is below Kigali's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January55 weather score
January sits close to Kigali's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
