Kigali Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kigali (Kigali Province) in August 2024?

The climate in Kigali during August can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Kigali and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Kigali weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Average temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 35 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 25.7°C 78.2°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kigali with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kigali

Kigali average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kigali average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kigali average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kigali in August 2024.

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Kigali weather stats

Kigali weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.2hrs
Coldest month: June 25.2°C 77.4°F
Wettest month: April 186mm 7.3ins
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