Best Time to Visit Kigali for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

Avoid

March, April, October, November

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Weather

19°C – 20°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Kigali?

The best time to visit Kigali for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kigali

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	26°	85	18.6	78%	shoulder
February	69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	73	15.2	76%	shoulder
March	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	114	21	79%	shoulder
April	59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	120	21.6	81%	shoulder
May	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	95	17.6	82%	shoulder
June	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	27	6.9	76%	dry
July	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	10	5	68%	dry
August	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	35	7.9	67%	dry
September	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	93	13.1	72%	shoulder
October	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	112	20.3	77%	shoulder
November	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	125	23.2	80%	shoulder
December	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	25°	98	20.7	81%	shoulder