Kigali weather in May

May in Kigali: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Kigali · #136 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kigali climate normals — May

Daytime high24°C / 75°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall84 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)71🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kigali in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Kigali?
May in Kigali: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kigali on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Kigali in May?
In May, Kigali averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 84.3 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kigali in May?
Kigali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in May.

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