Kigali weather in January
January in Kigali: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kigali · #63 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kigali climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 98 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kigali in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kigali?
- January in Kigali: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kigali on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Kigali in January?
- In January, Kigali averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 14.8°C, with about 64.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kigali in January?
- Kigali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 98 in January.