February weather forecast
Kigali, Rwanda

Coming out of January, Kigali in February continues the weather trend, with slight variations. The highest temperature in February differs by a small margin to 27.4°C (81.3°F), slightly warmer than the previous month. The daylight duration remains the same, standing at 12.2 hours. The overall weather scenario, similar to January, creates an ambiance that strikes the right balance between warmth and coolness. The weather in February further complements the amiable and hospitable reputation of Kigali.

Temperature

With February's arrival, Kigali notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.4°C (81.3°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. February brings an average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) to Kigali.

Rainfall

In Kigali, during February, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 951mm (37.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kigali, the average sunshine in February is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kigali 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests these recommendations:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Before stepping out, consider using a sunscreen with 30 SPF or more. Especially if you're one to burn easily, avoid prolonged sun exposure.