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Kigali in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kigali in July 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Kigali in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 4 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the driest month of the year in Kigali

Average weather

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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kigali has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Kigali in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kigali for July 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 July averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +86°F.

Is Kigali warm or cold in July?

Kigali is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°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 July is compared to other months in Kigali:

Climate in Kigali in July

Kigali weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+54°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+86°F+90°F
Rainfall
12 mm4 mm24 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%57%58%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
253
Cloudy days
222320
Rainy days
526
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 12 mm to 4 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 57%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 2 to 5.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

How was the weather last July in Kigali?

This is the weather in Kigali in July 2023:
1 July
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+80°F
2 July
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+79°F
3 July
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+80°F
4 July
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+77°F
5 July
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+81°F
6 July
☁️
+76°F
7 July
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+77°F
8 July
☁️
+77°F
9 July
☁️
+80°F
10 July
☁️
+84°F
11 July
☁️
+84°F
12 July
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+82°F
13 July
☀️
+78°F
14 July
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+78°F
15 July
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+82°F
16 July
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+83°F
17 July
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+82°F
18 July
☀️
+81°F
19 July
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+83°F
20 July
☀️
+84°F
21 July
☀️
+84°F
22 July
☀️
+81°F
23 July
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+84°F
24 July
☀️
+83°F
25 July
☀️
+84°F
26 July
☀️
+83°F
27 July
☀️
+80°F
28 July
☀️
+82°F
29 July
☁️
+84°F
30 July
☁️
+85°F
31 July
☁️
+86°F
In July 2023 Kigali had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. 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 July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Kigali?

July 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 July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Kigali in July?

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