Kigali Weather in December
Rwanda · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low16°C (60°F)
Rainfall119 mm (4.7 in)
RatingPoor 4.3/10
Kigali in December sees daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), dropping to about 16°C (60°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain spread over 22 days. You get roughly 12.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Kigali?
December is not the best time to visit Kigali (4.3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July and August.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 22 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 79% |
| Daylight | 12.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.3 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C warmer than November, with 54 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kigali in December
- 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
← NovemberBest time to visit KigaliJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Cape Town21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Marrakesh20°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Agadir23°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Luxor24°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Aswan26°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Gitega25°C · 207 mm
- Mwanza26°C · 157 mm
- Kampala27°C · 117 mm
- Kakamega26°C · 85 mm
- Kisangani28°C · 95 mm
- Arusha28°C · 148 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.