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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 59/100

Kigali in September

Fair · 59/100
High / low26° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation75 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover40%monthly average
1.95° S, 30.06° EElevation 1,542 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKigali · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59September
Best timeJun–Aug
September: high / low26° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Kigali averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 75 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change.

September 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 05:53 and sets at 17:59 local time, giving 12 h 06 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 3 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%90%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Kigali this month

Kinyinya
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Kinyinya

Kigali · 7.4 km NE
27°Sep high
21wet days
57score
Kinyinya
Kimironko
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Kimironko

Kigali · 8.4 km E
26°Sep high
21wet days
57score
Kimironko
Gisozi
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Gisozi

Kigali · 3.5 km N
26°Sep high
21wet days
58score
Gisozi
Ndera
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Ndera

Kigali · 12 km E
27°Sep high
21wet days
56score
Ndera
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Where to go in September
Cyangugu
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Cyangugu

Western Province
25°Sep high
19wet days
61score
Cyangugu
Nyarubuye
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Nyarubuye

Eastern Province
25°Sep high
20wet days
61score
Nyarubuye
Gikomero
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Gikomero

Kigali
24°Sep high
21wet days
61score
Gikomero
Kimisagara
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Kimisagara

Kigali
25°Sep high
21wet days
60score
Kimisagara
·Questions

Kigali in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Kigali?

September scores 59/100 for Kigali, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Kigali in September?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 15°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Kigali in September?

Kigali receives about 75 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 21 days.