Kigali weather in August
August in Kigali: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kigali · #38 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kigali climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kigali in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Kigali?
- August in Kigali: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kigali on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Kigali in August?
- In August, Kigali averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 27.7 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kigali in August?
- Kigali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in August.