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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Abomey-Calavi

Over the course of the year, Abomey-Calavi experiences 1358 mm of rain across 101 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

June is usually the wettest with 246 mm of rain over 18 rainy days, whereas January averages 31 mm during its a single rainy day.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Abomey-Calavi's average annual precipitation falls over 101 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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 Abomey-Calavi, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Abomey-Calavi

Fri   Jan 31
34°C | 24°C
S 3 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
32°C | 25°C
S 4 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Sun   Feb 02
32°C | 25°C
S 4 m/s
2.1 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

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