Things to do in Kigali in January

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Overview

January is a great time to visit Kigali. The weather is usually pleasantly warm, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 58—79°F (15—26°C).

Kigali has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Kigali. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Kigali in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Kigali in January

Top experiences in January
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Holidays in Kigali in January
January
  • New Year (January 12)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Kigali in January

Temperatures on an average day in Kigali in January

The average temperature in Kigali in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 79°F (26°C) to a low of 58°F (15°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in Kigali, February, has days with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C). The coldest month, July has days with highs of 78°F (26°C) and lows of 55°F (13°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Kigali in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
79°F
highs
58°F
lows

General weather summary

Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
Feels like
29%
Chance of rain
0.181 in
Amount
7.4 mph
Wind speed
78%
Humidity
12.2 hrs
Daylight length
6:01 AM
Sunrise
6:14 PM
Sunset
25%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 79°F (26°C) and a low of 58°F (15°C), it generally feels pleasantly warm, humid but cool. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt
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Best attractions for Kigali in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Kigali has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Kigali that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Kigali for January.
Kigali Genocide Memorial
1. Kigali Genocide Memorial
4.7
(4128)
History museum
Museums
This tribute to victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide includes exhibits, graves & a garden.
Inema Arts Centre
2. Inema Arts Centre
4.3
(892)
Art center
Museums
Cultural venue featuring exhibitions of works by artists in residence, plus workshops & classes.
Nyamata Church Genocide Memorial
3. Nyamata Church Genocide Memorial
4.4
(122)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Ntarama Genocide Memorial
4. Ntarama Genocide Memorial
4.7
(89)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Kimironko Market
5. Kimironko Market
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Niyo Arts Gallery
6. Niyo Arts Gallery
4.4
(257)
Art gallery
Museums
Inema Arts Centre
7. Inema Arts Centre
4.3
(892)
Art center
Museums
Cultural venue featuring exhibitions of works by artists in residence, plus workshops & classes.
Rwanda Art Museum
8. Rwanda Art Museum
4.0
(413)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former presidential house with exhibits on Rwandan history & debris from a noted plane crash.
Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
9. Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
4.5
(264)
Historical place museum
Sights & Landmarks
Ikirezi Bookstore
10. Ikirezi Bookstore
4.4
(267)
Book store
Pen store
Kandt House Museum
11. Kandt House Museum
4.2
(378)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Museum tracing Rwanda's colonial & political history, plus an outdoor section with reptiles.
Amahoro National Stadium
12. Amahoro National Stadium
4.2
(1486)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
1000 Hills Distillery
13. 1000 Hills Distillery
4.4
(241)
Distillery
Food & Drink
Mama Rwanda Village
14. Mama Rwanda Village
4.2
(13)
Arts organization
Museums
Casino Kigali
15. Casino Kigali
3.8
(42)
Casino
Fun & Games
Ivuka Arts
16. Ivuka Arts
4.5
(81)
Art gallery
Museums

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