Kigali Weather in January
What's the weather like in Kigali (Kigali Province) in January 2024?
The climate in Kigali during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Kigali and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Average temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 75 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph |
On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Kigali with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Kigali
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Kigali weather stats
| 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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