Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Hamburg
Over the course of the year, Hamburg experiences 819 mm of rain/snow across 184 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is July, with 17 rainy days bringing 89 mm of rain. In contrast, April sees 15 rainy days with 53 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Hamburg receives over 184 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
Here are some amazing facts about rain and precipitation worldwide:
- Cherrapunji, India, records an average of 322 rainy days each year. Despite this, the wettest place is Mount Waialeale in Hawaii with 11500 mm annual rainfall.
- The fastest recorded raindrop fell at 18 meters per second during a thunderstorm in Brazil.
- The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rainfall since their installation.
- The largest recorded raindrop measured 8.8 mm in diameter during a tropical storm on La Réunion Island.
- Some clouds can weigh up to 500,000 tons, that's equivalent to the weight of 100 elephants.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Hamburg, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.