Kigali weather in September

September in Kigali: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Kigali · #117 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kigali climate normals — September

Daytime high26°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall67 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 58°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)69🙂 moderate

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

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Kigali in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Kigali?
September in Kigali: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kigali on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Kigali in September?
In September, Kigali averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 66.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kigali in September?
Kigali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in September.

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