Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Kigali
Rwanda · Africa
Kigali is most comfortable in the drier months around June to August. Typical daytime highs run about 76-80°F year-round. The air usually feels dry to comfortable. Rainy season runs roughly October to May.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
58°F to 80°F
Rain
16 days/mo
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
10.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 64°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
35%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain5%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday80°F
Rain4%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain9%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening73°F
Rain6%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology