Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 26.8 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 26.4 °C | — | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 24.9 °C | — | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| May | 24.7 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| June | 25.5 °C | — | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 26.6 °C | — | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 27.3 °C | — | 5 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 27.3 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| October | 26.7 °C | — | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 25.4 °C | — | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 25.5 °C | — | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in July
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival (free) for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Free 30-day visa on arrival for Commonwealth citizens; also from the Rwandan High Commission in London; one blank page; declare drones on arrival.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 4 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Outside the areas advised against
Parts of the country are advised against (within 10 km of the DRC border in Rusizi district (incl. the Lake Kivu islands and Kamembe airport)); Kigali is not one of them.
Official advice updated 4 September 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Kigali in July?
Kigali is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Kigali in July?
Expect 26.6°C in the afternoon and 14.8°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Kigali in July?
Around 1 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 3% of days.