Lira Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lira, Uganda. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Lira has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1401 mm (55 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 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 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less rainfall, with 26 mm (1 in) over 7 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lira Temperature page.

Lira's average annual precipitation is 1401 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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