Kigali weather in December
December in Kigali: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kigali · #74 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kigali climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kigali in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kigali?
- December in Kigali: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kigali on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Kigali in December?
- In December, Kigali averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 14.8°C, with about 115.9 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kigali in December?
- Kigali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in December.