Air Quality in Kigali, Rwanda

Clear
28.4°C · 26.0% humidity
28.4°
Feels 28.4°
129
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
154 12pm
141
134
129 3pm
131
131
131 6pm
151
151
151 9pm
151
151
163 12am
163
163
163 3am
163
163
163 6am
180
163
151 9am
151
131
Station readings
154
141
134
133
CAMS model adj +97
54
54
34
34
34
34
34
54
54
54
54
54
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
83
66
54
54
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

37h · 3 stn

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 3.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

26.0%
Humidity
13.1 km/h
Wind SW
1010.3 hPa
Pressure
9.4
UV Very High
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
129
46.92 µg/m³
PM10
25
27.45 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kigali?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

37h · 3 stations
PM2.546.92 µg/m³ ×3.1 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM1027.45 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX9.4
Very High
AD 300×250
Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)
46.92
Median
46.76
Average
42.89
Low
52.48
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 10.85 · Bias: -36.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Kigali?

07-21
28.4° 18.5°
07-22
29.0° 17.3°
07-23
30.2° 15.6°
07-24
30.9° 15.3°
07-25
29.2° 15.2°
07-26
30.5° 16.5°
07-27
30.7° 17.8°
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Kigali?

127
Kigali_Rwanda
1.2 km PM2.5: 46.1 µg/m³
141
Gikondo-Mburabuturo
2.4 km PM2.5: 51.9 µg/m³ PM10: 68.5 µg/m³
128
Kigali_US_Embassy
3.0 km PM2.5: 46.4 µg/m³
115
Gacuriro
3.6 km PM2.5: 41.2 µg/m³ PM10: 49.1 µg/m³
123
Jali
8.0 km PM2.5: 44.6 µg/m³ PM10: 53.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Kigali?

129 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 129 Ndera 128 Shyorongi 132 Mugina 42 Nyamata 127 Gitarama 127 Muhanga 48 Byumba 38 Rwamagana 127 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 2026-07-21T13:29 UTC.