Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
79°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Kigali
Rwanda · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.5 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
ComfortableOctober
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 65°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
3 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain24%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday78°F
Rain30%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain36%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Feels 72°F
Rain18%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 62 | 2.9 | 14 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Feb | 80 | 63 | 3.0 | 14 | 10.9 | 73 |
| Mar | 79 | 62 | 4.0 | 20 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Apr | 78 | 62 | 5.0 | 22 | 10.2 | 81 |
| May | 78 | 63 | 2.6 | 13 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Jun | 79 | 62 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.5 | 62 |
| Jul | 81 | 62 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.3 | 53 |
| Aug | 81 | 63 | 1.0 | 4 | 10.4 | 57 |
| Sep | 81 | 63 | 2.1 | 11 | 11.0 | 66 |
| Oct | 79 | 63 | 3.9 | 17 | 10.5 | 73 |
| Nov | 78 | 62 | 4.8 | 22 | 10.2 | 79 |
| Dec | 78 | 62 | 3.7 | 18 | 10.8 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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