Murchison Falls in January
Short answer: In January, Murchison Falls averages about 2,300 m³/s, 88% of the June peak (high water). Over 2005-2024 daily flow in January ranged from 1,458 to 3,523 m³/s.
High water: 88% of peak
The Nile squeezes through a 7 m gap; flow is steady with a rise after the rains.
All months
| Month | Flow (share of peak) | Average m³/s | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88% | 2,300 | High water |
| February | 79% | 2,055 | High water |
| March | 73% | 1,899 | Medium |
| April | 75% | 1,973 | High water |
| May | 90% | 2,367 | High water |
| June | 100% | 2,617 | High water |
| July | 96% | 2,511 | High water |
| August | 90% | 2,357 | High water |
| September | 89% | 2,326 | High water |
| October | 90% | 2,367 | High water |
| November | 97% | 2,534 | High water |
| December | 98% | 2,554 | High water |
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Is Murchison Falls worth visiting in January?
In January, Murchison Falls averages about 2,300 m³/s, 88% of the June peak (high water). Over 2005-2024 daily flow in January ranged from 1,458 to 3,523 m³/s. The Nile squeezes through a 7 m gap; flow is steady with a rise after the rains.