Kigali in January
The weather in January
In January, Kigali averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 82 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.
January scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Kigali. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:16 local time, giving 12 h 13 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.
Why 59/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kigali this month
Rwanda's best in January
Kigali in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kigali?
January scores 59/100 for Kigali, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 17 wet days.
How warm is Kigali in January?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 15°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Kigali in January?
Kigali receives about 82 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 17 days.