September weather forecast
Kigali, Rwanda

September marks a return to moderate, stable weather in Kigali. The city gradually transitions back to its usual weather patterns, with an increase in the rainfall to 70mm (2.76") compared to August. September stands out with its increased hours of sunshine, making the days seem pleasantly long. Despite the rise in precipitation, the weather stays comfortably mild, maintaining consistency with the preceding month.

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is September, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 16°C (60.8°F).

Rainfall

In Kigali, during September, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 951mm (37.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:53 CAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Kigali 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. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during September morphs into the following directions:
Carry out all vital precautions. Protection from sun exposure is a must. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Ensure you apply a sunscreen of minimum 30 SPF. It acts as a barrier against sunburn and the Sun's damaging radiation on the immune system.