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

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

Bamburi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1014 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Bamburi can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 225 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 19 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 202 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bamburi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Kenya

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bamburi’s average annual precipitation is 1014 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.

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

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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