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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Murchison Falls 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.

Murchison Falls National Park is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1537 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Murchison Falls National Park can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 234 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Murchison Falls National Park Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Uganda

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Murchison Falls National Park’s average annual precipitation is 1537 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Murchison Falls National Park’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Murchison Falls National Park Climate page.