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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Grindelwald

Over the course of the year, Grindelwald experiences 847 mm of rain across 160 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is August, with 14 rainy days bringing 92 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 13 rainy days with 54 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Grindelwald's average annual precipitation falls over 160 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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 Grindelwald, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Grindelwald

Wednesday
19 Feb
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Thursday
20 Feb
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Friday
21 Feb
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