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Kigali in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kigali in February 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kigali in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 82 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kigali has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Kigali in February

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

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +73°F.

Is Kigali warm or cold in February?

Kigali is typically warm in February.

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

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

Take a look at how February is compared to other months in Kigali:

Climate in Kigali in February

Kigali weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+79°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+54°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
76 mm82 mm114 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
75%75%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
642
Rainy days
181720
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 82 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kigali in February 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 February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Kigali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February 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 February in Kigali?

This is the weather in Kigali in February 2023:
1 February
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+79°F
2 February
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+74°F
3 February
☁️
+74°F
4 February
☁️
+79°F
5 February
☁️
+78°F
6 February
☁️
+79°F
7 February
☁️
+81°F
8 February
☁️
+77°F
9 February
☁️
+72°F
10 February
☁️
+81°F
11 February
☁️
+83°F
12 February
☁️
+83°F
13 February
☁️
+85°F
14 February
☁️
+86°F
15 February
☀️
+85°F
16 February
☁️
+83°F
17 February
☁️
+81°F
18 February
☁️
+82°F
19 February
☁️
+83°F
20 February
☁️
+87°F
21 February
🌧️
+80°F
22 February
🌧️
+74°F
23 February
☁️
+77°F
24 February
☁️
+80°F
25 February
☁️
+79°F
26 February
☁️
+78°F
27 February
🌧️
+77°F
28 February
☁️
+74°F
In February 2023 Kigali had 2 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Kigali?

It’s always a good time to visit Kigali, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kigali in February?

February 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 February?

Kigali is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kigali in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kigali in February, 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.