Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Ilkley

Ilkley sees 200 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1011 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 95 mm of rain over 19 rainy days, whereas May averages 72 mm during its 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Ilkley's average annual precipitation falls over 200 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 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.

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

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 Ilkley, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.