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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Papeete

Over the course of the year, Papeete experiences 1881 mm of rain across 123 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 290 mm of rain over 11 rainy days, whereas August averages 67 mm during its 13 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Papeete receives over 123 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.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest 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.

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

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 Papeete, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Papeete

Thu   Jan 30
32°C | 23°C
E 4 m/s
2.6 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Fri   Jan 31
32°C | 24°C
E 4 m/s
3.5 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Sat   Feb 01
32°C | 24°C
NE 3 m/s
3.9 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

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