Bagamoyo Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

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

Bagamoyo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1050 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Bagamoyo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 214 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 28 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bagamoyo 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

Bagamoyo’s average annual precipitation is 1050 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

• 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 Bagamoyo’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bagamoyo Climate page.