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Kigali in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kigali in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kigali in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 124 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
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kigali has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Kigali in October

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +79°F.

Is Kigali warm or cold in October?

Kigali is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°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.

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

Climate in Kigali in October

Kigali weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+86°F
Rainfall
62 mm124 mm137 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%75%81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
1042
Rainy days
131718
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 124 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in September to 0 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kigali based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Kigali, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Kigali?

This is the weather in Kigali in October 2023:
1 October
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+79°F
2 October
☁️
+78°F
3 October
☀️
+82°F
4 October
☁️
+82°F
5 October
☁️
+80°F
6 October
☁️
+83°F
7 October
☁️
+81°F
8 October
☁️
+83°F
9 October
☁️
+81°F
10 October
☁️
+79°F
11 October
🌧️
+73°F
12 October
☁️
+79°F
13 October
☁️
+83°F
14 October
☁️
+84°F
15 October
☁️
+76°F
16 October
🌧️
+71°F
17 October
☁️
+80°F
18 October
☁️
+79°F
19 October
☁️
+77°F
20 October
🌧️
+76°F
21 October
☁️
+80°F
22 October
☀️
+81°F
23 October
☁️
+82°F
24 October
☁️
+82°F
25 October
☁️
+73°F
26 October
☁️
+81°F
27 October
☁️
+74°F
28 October
☁️
+78°F
29 October
☁️
+72°F
30 October
☁️
+79°F
31 October
☁️
+78°F
In October 2023 Kigali had 2 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Kigali?

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

Can you sunbathe in Kigali in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Kigali in October?

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