Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Tioman Island
Over the course of the year, Tioman Island experiences 2372 mm of rain across 199 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is December, with 25 rainy days bringing 467 mm of rain. In contrast, August sees 16 rainy days with 114 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Tioman Island's average annual precipitation falls over 199 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
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.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
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.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
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 Tioman Island, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.