Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Kingston

Kingston sees 176 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 680 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is November, with 14 rainy days bringing 65 mm of rain. In contrast, May sees 16 rainy days with 50 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Kingston's average annual precipitation falls over 176 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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 Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

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 Kingston, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.