Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Ko Tao
Ko Tao sees 165 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1794 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is October, with 20 rainy days bringing 311 mm of rain. In contrast, February sees 5 rainy days with 38 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Ko Tao receives over 165 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical 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.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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 Ko Tao, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.