Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial serves as a museum and burial place for victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Rwanda and is part of the memorial sites of the Genocide including Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi, and Bisesero.
Planning a visit
The dry season, spanning June and July, offers the lowest rainfall with only 4 to 6 rainy days per month. August is also relatively dry, while the months from March through May and October through November experience significantly higher precipitation. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs around 25 °C to 26 °C and lows of 14 °C to 16 °C.
The memorial is located in the Gasabo District of Kigali, 6 km from the capital city center. Travelers can reach the site via Kigali International Airport, which is 10 km away. For a broader itinerary, the Campaign Against Genocide Museum is situated 4.9 km from the memorial.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 20 °C on average. The wettest is April, with about 168 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 97 | 125 | 168 | 114 | 21 | 12 | 35 | 77 | 135 | 152 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
