Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Nizhniy Novgorod

Over the course of the year, Nizhniy Novgorod experiences 692 mm of rain/snow across 190 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is June, with 14 rainy days bringing 79 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 14 snowy/rainy days with 40 mm of snow/rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Nizhniy Novgorod receives over 190 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.

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

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 Nizhniy Novgorod, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.