Gilgil Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gilgil, Hells Gate National Park, Kenya. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Gilgil experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1245 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 184 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 48 mm (1.9 in) over 11 rainy days.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 180 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gilgil Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Gilgil's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Gilgil spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Kenya: City Comparison
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.
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Gilgil vs World: Rainfall Compared
Gilgil's average annual precipitation is 1245 mm (49 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Gilgil's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Gilgil Climate page.
