Kigali Weather in April
Rwanda · April climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall185 mm (7.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
In April, Kigali has average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). The month is wet, with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain spread over 26 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is April a good time to visit Kigali?
April is not the best time to visit Kigali (3.4/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July and August.
April weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 26 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 85% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.3 km/h |
| vs March | 1°C cooler than March, with 33 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kigali in April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kigali weather in other months
Jan27°C / 16°C104 mmFairFeb27°C / 16°C124 mmFairMar26°C / 16°C152 mmPoorApr25°C / 16°C185 mmPoorMay25°C / 16°C134 mmPoorJun25°C / 14°C49 mmExcellentJul26°C / 14°C21 mmExcellentAug27°C / 15°C56 mmExcellentSep27°C / 16°C92 mmGoodOct27°C / 16°C127 mmFairNov25°C / 16°C173 mmPoorDec26°C / 16°C119 mmPoor
← MarchBest time to visit KigaliMay →
Better weather in April nearby
- Marrakesh26°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Agadir27°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek27°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada28°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg23°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Alexandria26°C · 14 mm · Excellent
Nearby in April
- Gitega24°C · 180 mm
- Mwanza27°C · 159 mm
- Kampala26°C · 189 mm
- Kakamega27°C · 275 mm
- Kisangani29°C · 154 mm
- Arusha26°C · 172 mm
Where else is good in April? See where to go in April.