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

Kigali experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.4°C (81.3°F) with the onset of February, subtly varied from January's 26.9°C (80.4°F). In the month of February, Kigali experiences an average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kigali. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 12 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. For best protection against the Sun, use a sunscreen with no less than 30 SPF. This helps prevent sunburn and negative effects on the immune system.