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Kigali in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kigali in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kigali, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Kigali in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Kigali in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 24 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
58%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kigali has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Kigali in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kigali for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Kigali warm or cold in August?

Kigali is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Kigali, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kigali in August

Kigali weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+55°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
4 mm24 mm62 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
57%58%68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
531
Cloudy days
232010
Rainy days
2613
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 4 mm to 24 mm. Humidity rises from 57% to 58%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in July to 3 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kigali in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kigali is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kigali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Kigali is amazing in August with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kigali wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Kigali?

This is the weather in Kigali in August 2023:
1 August
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+83°F
2 August
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+78°F
3 August
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+79°F
4 August
☁️
+79°F
5 August
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+81°F
6 August
☁️
+81°F
7 August
☁️
+79°F
8 August
☁️
+81°F
9 August
☁️
+83°F
10 August
☁️
+79°F
11 August
☁️
+82°F
12 August
☁️
+83°F
13 August
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+84°F
14 August
☁️
+82°F
15 August
☁️
+83°F
16 August
☁️
+85°F
17 August
☁️
+83°F
18 August
☁️
+85°F
19 August
☁️
+85°F
20 August
☁️
+85°F
21 August
☁️
+87°F
22 August
☁️
+86°F
23 August
☁️
+86°F
24 August
☁️
+86°F
25 August
☁️
+83°F
26 August
☁️
+86°F
27 August
☁️
+87°F
28 August
☁️
+83°F
29 August
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+80°F
30 August
☁️
+80°F
31 August
☁️
+82°F
In August 2023 Kigali had 1 sunny days, 30 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kigali climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kigali in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+77°F) and the highest in 2016 (+80°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1322 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kigali in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kigali?

August is a really good time to go to Kigali. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kigali.

Can you sunbathe in Kigali in August?

August is warm in Kigali. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kigali rainy in August?

Kigali is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kigali in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kigali in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Kigali

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kigali, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.