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

The advent of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Kigali's temperature lowers to a mean of 15.6°C (60.1°F) during the nights in January.

Rainfall

In Kigali, in January, during 11 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 951mm (37.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day 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

January, March through May, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Execute all crucial precautions. Warding off sun exposure is non-negotiable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.