January weather forecast
Kigali, Rwanda

Weather in Kigali is a mixture of sensations in January. Being the beginning of a new year, the city experiences a warm and welcoming climate. The daylight hours stand at 12.2 hours, offering a perfectly balanced day with equal amounts of light and dark. January sees the temperature hovering from 15.6°C (60.1°F) to as high as 26.9°C (80.4°F). Kigali's weather in January certainly sets the right mood for the start of a promising year.

Temperature

Kigali, Rwanda, sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), indicating a subtle variation from December. In Kigali, January nights witness a steady temperature drop to a moderate 15.6°C (60.1°F).

Rainfall

In Kigali, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation. In Kigali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133 days and collects up to 951mm (37.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kigali, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of January in Kigali, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kigali are January, March through May, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.