Chobe National Park Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Chobe National Park. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Chobe National Park has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 646 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 174 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.3 mm over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Chobe National Park Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Botswana

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Botswana. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Chobe National Park’s average annual precipitation is 646 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Chobe National Park’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chobe National Park Climate page.