Weather in Kigali - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kigali, Rwanda: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Kigali

today☁️ 29°💧 0.2 mm

Sun🌤️ 31°💧 0.1 mm

Mon☀️ 30°💧 2.1 mm

Tue☀️ 30°💧 0.1 mm

Wed☁️ 29°💧 0.2 mm

Thu☁️ 29°💧 0.2 mm

Fri🌧️ 27°💧 0.1 mm

Sat🌧️ 30°💧 0.2 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Kigali, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 97% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

29°Cwarmer than usual

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 83% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Sunday 6 Sept

31°Cexceptionally warm

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Monday 7 Sept

30°Cexceptionally warm

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Tuesday 8 Sept

30°Cexceptionally warm

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 94% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Wednesday 9 Sept

29°Cwarmer than usual

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 88% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Thursday 10 Sept

29°Cwarmer than usual

usually 26°C–29°C

warmer than 89% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Friday 11 Sept

27°Cnear normal

usually 26°C–29°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 2007 (24°C) and the warmest was 1984 (30°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - higher than in 93% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kigali

Kigali - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kigali 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

29°

around 19° at night · days with rain: 5

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

28°

around 17° at night · rain chance 47%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

27°

around 17° at night · rain chance 51%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kigali: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in September, and about 27° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kigali

Saturday5 September 2026

☁️29°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:01 · night 20° · evening 27° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 27% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌤️31°scattered clouds

sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:01 · night 21° · evening 28° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 26% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 50%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:00 · night 20° · evening 32° · rain 2.12 mm · humidity 22% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 3%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:00 · night 20° · evening 31° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 20% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 10%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☁️29°broken clouds

sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:00 · night 20° · evening 30° · rain 0.16 mm · humidity 23% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 73%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️29°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:54 · sunset 17:59 · night 20° · evening 26° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 27% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 95%

Friday11 September 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 05:54 · sunset 17:59 · night 20° · evening 25° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 86%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:59 · night 19° · evening 24° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 28% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 39%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:59 · night 18° · evening 23° · rain 0.7 mm · humidity 41% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%

Monday14 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:58 · night 17° · evening 22° · rain 0.87 mm · humidity 30% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 75%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:58 · night 20° · evening 26° · rain 1.73 mm · humidity 37% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 69%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:58 · night 19° · evening 25° · rain 0.8 mm · humidity 31% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 25%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌧️29°light rain

sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:57 · night 18° · evening 22° · rain 0.96 mm · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:57 · night 18° · evening 19° · rain 4.68 mm · humidity 30% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 92%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌧️29°heavy rain

sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:57 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 22.55 mm · humidity 38% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 76%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌧️26°moderate rain

sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:56 · night 18° · evening 22° · rain 5.3 mm · humidity 48% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Kigali - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Kigali is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Kigali

Air quality in Kigali is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 21 µg/m³, PM10: 22.2 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Kigali	21	22.2	good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Kigali weather through the year

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FAQ - Kigali weather

What is the weather like in Kigali today?

Today it is about 29° during the day and 20° at night, overcast clouds.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kigali?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.