Kigali Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Kigali, Rwanda.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-15T21:00:00+03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 15, Kigali is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Kigali are PM10 15 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 15 mean in Kigali?
Kigali currently has an AQI of 15, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Kigali are PM10 15 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
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- Mwanza air quality — approximately 322 km away
- Kahama air quality — approximately 352 km away
- Bunamwaya air quality — approximately 370 km away
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