What is the air quality in Kigali today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kigali is 93 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 31.96 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kigali right now?

The current temperature in Kigali is 24.9°C (feels like 24.9°C). Humidity is 56.9% and wind speed is 34.6 km/h.

Air Quality in Kigali, Rwanda

Rain

24.9°C · 56.9% humidity

24.9°

Feels 24.9°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

100 8am

103

93 11am

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100

103

Air Quality Index Trend

38h · 2 stn

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Kigali's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Kigali is 2.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

56.9%

Humidity

34.6 km/h

Wind NE

1009.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

31.96 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Kigali?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

38h · 2 stations

PM2.531.96 µg/m³ ×2.1 WHO

Moderate

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

31.96

Median

25.07

Average

10.34

Low

34.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -26.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Kigali?

11-01

24.9° 14.7°

5.81 mm

11-02

25.4° 15.4°

2.63 mm

11-03

20.9° 16.0°

8.81 mm

11-04

23.5° 14.5°

6.0 mm

11-05

26.0° 14.8°

10.88 mm

11-06

25.9° 14.8°

6.56 mm

11-07

21.7° 14.3°

4.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Kigali?

Kigali_Rwanda

1.2 km PM2.5: 21.4 µg/m³

Gikondo-Mburabuturo

2.4 km PM2.5: 30.8 µg/m³ PM10: 37.8 µg/m³

Kigali_US_Embassy

3.0 km PM2.5: 24.5 µg/m³

Gacuriro

3.6 km PM2.5: 22.4 µg/m³ PM10: 22.9 µg/m³

Jali

8.0 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³ PM10: 10.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Kigali?

75 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 87 Ndera 61 Shyorongi 98 Mugina 22 Nyamata 12 Gitarama 12 Muhanga 27 Byumba 23 Rwamagana 12 Ruhango

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-11-01T09:24 UTC.