Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Saint James

With 162 days and 1104 mm of annual rain, Saint James has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in October with 162 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is February, receiving 33 mm across 9 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Saint James receives over 162 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

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

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

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Saint James, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.