Kigali weather in July
July is one of the best months to visit Kigali: highs of 25°C (78°F) and about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with June, it is warmer and drier; August brings highs of 26°C (79°F) and 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kigali, the largest city in Kigali. See below for other places.
Is July a good time to visit Kigali?
best month Weather score 83/100.
Yes. July is one of the best months for weather in Kigali.
Does it rain a lot in Kigali in July?
No, it is usually dry: about 31 mm (1.2 in) falls in an average July. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Kigali in July?
Days average 25°C (78°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Kigali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm | 76% | fair |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 102 mm | 78% | fair |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 153 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| April | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 178 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 139 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| June | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 50 mm | 61% | best |
| July | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 31 mm | 58% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 88 mm | 74% | fair |
| October | 25°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| November | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 160 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 109 mm | 78% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kigali in July
Weather can differ a lot within Kigali: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.