March · Rwanda
Best time to visit Kigali in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kigali in March
Average temperature 20°C, 128 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Kigali scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 128 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Green hills frame Kigali, with the Genocide Memorial and busy markets near the center.
March in Kigali — reliably good (7th best month)
Trail conditions at 20°C (68°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in March; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
128 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Kigali — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kigali in March?
- In March, Kigali averages 20°C, 128 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kigali?
- March earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kigali in March?
- Expect about 128 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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