Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Brechin

With 188 days and 957 mm of annual rain/snow, Brechin has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

October is usually the wettest with 102 mm of rain over 16 rainy days, whereas April averages 67 mm during its 14 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Brechin receives over 188 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

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 Brechin, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.