Weather in Kigali, Rwanda in January
In an average January, Kigali sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2006-01-27
Lowest
21°C
2018-01-03
Low
Highest
18°C
2024-01-30
Lowest
11°C
1990-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
1994-01-31
Lowest
13°C
2008-01-17
Humidity
Highest
15.5 g/m³
2024-01-26
Lowest
8.3 g/m³
2000-01-28
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
1993-01-01
Lowest
4 km/h
1989-01-21
Precip
Wettest
226 mm
2021
Driest
14 mm
2012
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