Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Sepilok
Over the course of the year, Sepilok experiences 2785 mm of rain across 217 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in January with 304 mm falling over 24 rainy days. The driest period is April, receiving 161 mm across 11 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Sepilok receives over 217 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 Sepilok, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.