Weather in Kigali in May
In an average May, Kigali sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2024-05-27
Lowest
19°C
1980-05-14
Low
Highest
20°C
2024-05-21
Lowest
11°C
2008-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2024-05-03
Lowest
11°C
2008-05-06
Humidity
Highest
16.1 g/m³
2024-05-03
Lowest
9.1 g/m³
1984-05-26
Wind
Highest
18 km/h
2007-05-12
Lowest
4 km/h
2018-05-15
Gust
Highest
44 km/h
1995-05-28
Lowest
16 km/h
2021-05-10
Precip
Wettest
199 mm
1987
Driest
16 mm
2004
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