Kigali Weather in May

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

The climate in Kigali during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Kigali and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Kigali weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25°C 77°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Average temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kigali with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kigali

Kigali average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kigali average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kigali average rain in May

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 May 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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