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City Trips Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, June, August

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Avoid

March, April, October, November

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Weather

19°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Kigali for a city trip is July, June, August, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kigali

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°85
February
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°73
March
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°114
April
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°120
May
76Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°95
June
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°27
July
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°10
August
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°35
September
80Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°93
October
76Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°112
November
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°125
December
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°98

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Kigali

When is the best time to visit Kigali for city trips?

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The best time to visit Kigali for city trips is typically in July, June, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Kigali?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Kigali, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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