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Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
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Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
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Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
The temperatures in Kigali and Muhanga are nearly identical throughout the year
Both cities maintain comfortable temperatures, consistently staying within the 18.0C to 26.0C range for most months
The warmest temperatures occur in August and September, while April, May and November have the lowest temperatures
There are no months with discomfort temperatures in either city.
Maximum Temperatures
The weather conditions in Kigali and Muhanga are remarkably similar across the year
Both cities experience peak sun hours in July and August, with minimal precipitation during these months
Conversely, April tends to be the wettest month with the least sunshine in both locations
Overall, the slight differences mainly occur with sun hours where Kigali tends to have negligibly more sun hours than Muhanga.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Kigali | Muhanga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 hours/day | 4.4 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.7 hours/day | 3.7 hours/day |
| Mar | 2.0 hours/day | 2.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 0.9 hours/day | 0.9 hours/day |
| May | 1.5 hours/day | 1.5 hours/day |
| Jun | 5.0 hours/day | 4.9 hours/day |
| Jul | 9.8 hours/day | 9.8 hours/day |
| Aug | 8.6 hours/day | 8.5 hours/day |
| Sep | 6.7 hours/day | 6.8 hours/day |
| Oct | 4.0 hours/day | 4.0 hours/day |
| Nov | 1.9 hours/day | 1.9 hours/day |
| Dec | 2.6 hours/day | 2.6 hours/day |
| Average | 4.3 hours/day | 4.3 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
Kigali and Muhanga have practically identical sunrise, sunset, and day length patterns throughout the year. The sunrise and sunset times are only a minute or two apart, with Muhanga consistently seeing slightly later times.
Both locations experience the shortest day in June with 12 hours of daylight and the longest in December with just over 12 hours and 10 minutes. This minimal variation in daylight hours is typical for locations near the equator.
Sunrise Time
Sunset Time
Useful Day Length
| Period | Kigali | Muhanga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:16 hours | 11:17 hours |
| Feb | 11:19 hours | 11:20 hours |
| Mar | 11:11 hours | 11:13 hours |
| Apr | 11:02 hours | 11:03 hours |
| May | 10:58 hours | 10:58 hours |
| Jun | 11:01 hours | 11:02 hours |
| Jul | 11:06 hours | 11:07 hours |
| Aug | 11:05 hours | 11:06 hours |
| Sep | 10:58 hours | 10:59 hours |
| Oct | 10:50 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Nov | 10:51 hours | 10:53 hours |
| Dec | 11:02 hours | 11:04 hours |
| Average | 11:06 hours | 11:06 hours |