May · Rwanda
Best time to visit Kigali in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kigali in May
Average temperature 20°C, 82 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Kigali scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Green hills frame Kigali, with the Genocide Memorial and busy markets near the center.
May in Kigali — reliably good (5th best month)
Trail conditions at 20°C (67°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Kigali — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kigali in May?
- In May, Kigali averages 20°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kigali?
- May earns a 8.1/10 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 May?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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