Africa · Rwanda
Cheap flights to Kigali
Rwanda's clean, hilly capital, and the starting point for gorilla treks in Volcanoes National Park.
- Best weather
- Feb, Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Aug, 28°C
- Airport
- KGL
Best time to visit Kigali
The best time to visit Kigali for the weather is in February and from June to September, when daytime highs average 27 to 28°C (81 to 82°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in April (about 14 rainy days) and the least in July.
The warmest month is August, with highs around 28°C (83°F); the coolest is May, at around 26°C (79°F) by day and 17°C (62°F) at night.
Kigali weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 82°F | 16°C 61°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| February Best | 28°C 82°F | 16°C 61°F | 8 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| March | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 61°F | 13 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| April | 26°C 80°F | 17°C 62°F | 14 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| May | 26°C 79°F | 17°C 62°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| June Best | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 61°F | 2 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| July Best | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 60°F | 1 rainy day | Warm and dry |
| August Best | 28°C 83°F | 16°C 62°F | 4 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| September Best | 28°C 83°F | 16°C 62°F | 8 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| October | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 61°F | 13 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| November | 26°C 79°F | 16°C 61°F | 14 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| December | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 61°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
Long-term averages from Kigali Airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Kigali
Farepop finds fares to Kigali International Airport (KGL). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 9,500 km · about 12.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 11,500 km · about 15 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 13,400 km · about 17 hours non-stop Christchurch 13,700 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 6,900 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop New York 7,000 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 11,200 km · about 14.5 hours non-stop Toronto 11,700 km · about 15 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 4,100 mi · about 9 hours non-stop Bristol 4,200 mi · about 9 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 4,500 km · about 6 hours non-stop Naples 5,000 km · about 7 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Kigali
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Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Kigali: questions
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
For the weather, in February and from June to September, when daytime highs average around 28°C. These are long-term averages from Kigali Airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Kigali?
Kigali has no distinct wet season. April is usually the wettest month, with about 14 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Kigali?
Farepop finds fares to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
How can I find cheap flights to Kigali?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Kigali costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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