RwandaThe weather in January in Kigali
It's warm in January in Kigali with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 18°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Kigali. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Kigali, Rwanda. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2016, Kigali reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 100 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Kigali
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kigali. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Kigali | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Kigali with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kigali is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Kigali, Rwanda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Kigali
Temperature in January in Kigali over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kigali, Rwanda. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Kigali
Total precipitation in January in Kigali over the years
Daily UV index in January in Kigali
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kigali, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Kigali by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kigali. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.