Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Port Mathurin

Over the course of the year, Port Mathurin experiences 815 mm of rain across 178 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in February with 146 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 33 mm across 14 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Port Mathurin's average annual precipitation falls over 178 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

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

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.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

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 Port Mathurin, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.