Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Foz do Iguaçu
With 101 days and 1900 mm of annual rain, Foz do Iguaçu 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 204 mm of rain over 10 rainy days, whereas August averages 97 mm during its 8 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Foz do Iguaçu receives over 101 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
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 Foz do Iguaçu, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.