Weather in Kigali in December
In an average December, Kigali sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2008-12-23
Lowest
19°C
2007-12-08
Low
Highest
18°C
2023-12-25
Lowest
11°C
1996-12-13
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2020-12-01
Lowest
11°C
1996-12-13
Humidity
Highest
15.9 g/m³
2023-12-26
Lowest
10.2 g/m³
1998-12-25
Wind
Highest
16 km/h
1993-12-30
Lowest
4 km/h
1997-12-05
Gust
Highest
42 km/h
2005-12-31
Lowest
16 km/h
1997-12-05
Precip
Wettest
218 mm
2006
Driest
40 mm
2008
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