Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Mount Buller

Over the course of the year, Mount Buller experiences 1183 mm of rain/snow across 150 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 13 rainy days bringing 133 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Mount Buller's average annual precipitation falls over 150 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.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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 Mount Buller, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.