Bububu Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bububu, Zanzibar, Tanzania. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Bububu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1107 mm (44 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
Monthly Rainfall & Rainy Days
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Bububu can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 239 mm (9.4 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bububu Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records. 39-year average (1977-2025)
Average precipitation in August
Explore Bububu's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Bububu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Tanzania: City Comparison
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.
Bububu vs World: Rainfall Compared
Bububu's average annual precipitation is 1107 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
- "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Bububu's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bububu Climate page.
Bububu Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bububu - and find the best time to visit.
Bububu 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall
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