Mount Kilimanjaro Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Mount Kilimanjaro. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Mount Kilimanjaro is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3412 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Mount Kilimanjaro can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 594 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 49 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Mount Kilimanjaro Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Tanzania

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Mount Kilimanjaro’s average annual precipitation is 3412 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

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