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 high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 10 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.