January weather forecastKigarama, Rwanda

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Kigarama, Rwanda, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°C (59.7°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

December's transformation into January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 26°C (78.8°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. In January, the temperature drops to an average of 15.4°C (59.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Kigarama, in January, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Kigarama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kigarama is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Kigarama in January has an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

In Kigarama, in January, during 22.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kigarama, the average day length in January is 12h and 14min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

24.5°C

26°C

26.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.4km/h

6.1km/h

5.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.9

6.9

3.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average high temperature in January: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average pressure in January: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average wind speed in January: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average rainfall in January: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in January: 22.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Kigarama, Rwanda

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).