Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Costa de Antigua

Over the course of the year, Costa de Antigua in Canary Islands, Spain, experiences 100 mm of rain across 21 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 3 rainy days bringing 20 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 0 rainy days with 1.6 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Costa de Antigua receives over 21 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.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

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 Costa de Antigua, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.