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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Port Vila

Over the course of the year, Port Vila experiences 1753 mm of rain across 199 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in March with 250 mm falling over 21 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 65 mm across 15 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Port Vila receives over 199 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Port Vila, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Port Vila

Wednesday
19 Feb
Fair
Fair
31°C
0.6 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
31°C
0.5 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
28°C
8.7 mm

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