Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Cairo
Cairo sees 16 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 28 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is February, with 3 rainy days bringing 6.2 mm of rain. In contrast, June sees 0 rainy days with 0.1 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Cairo receives over 16 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:
- Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
- On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
- Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
- The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
- Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Cairo, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.