Lopé National Park Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lopé National Park, Gabon. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Lopé National Park has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2054 mm (81 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Lopé National Park can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 295 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lopé National Park Temperature page.
Explore Lopé National Park's Historical Precipitation: 2006-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Lopé National Park spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Gabon: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Gabon. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Lopé National Park vs World: Rainfall Compared
Lopé National Park's average annual precipitation is 2054 mm (81 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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.
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Lopé National Park's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lopé National Park Climate page.
