Kigali Weather in May
Rwanda · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (76°F)
Avg low16°C (60°F)
Rainfall134 mm (5.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.9/10
Expect warm days in Kigali in May: the average high is 25°C (76°F) and the average low is 16°C (60°F). The month is wet, with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain spread over 22 days. You get roughly 11.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kigali?
May is not the best time to visit Kigali (3.9/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July and August.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (67°F) |
| Rainfall | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 22 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 11.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.6 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with 51 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kigali in May
- 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
← AprilBest time to visit KigaliJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Gitega24°C · 80 mm
- Mwanza28°C · 68 mm
- Kampala25°C · 151 mm
- Kakamega26°C · 282 mm
- Kisangani29°C · 128 mm
- Arusha25°C · 99 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.