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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Tawau

Tawau sees 214 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 2375 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is June, with 16 rainy days bringing 233 mm of rain. In contrast, February sees 17 rainy days with 142 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Tawau's average annual precipitation falls over 214 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

Here are some amazing facts about rain and precipitation worldwide:

  • Cherrapunji, India, records an average of 322 rainy days each year. Despite this, the wettest place is Mount Waialeale in Hawaii with 11500 mm annual rainfall.
  • The fastest recorded raindrop fell at 18 meters per second during a thunderstorm in Brazil.
  • The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rainfall since their installation.
  • The largest recorded raindrop measured 8.8 mm in diameter during a tropical storm on La Réunion Island.
  • Some clouds can weigh up to 500,000 tons, that's equivalent to the weight of 100 elephants.

For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Tawau, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Tawau

Thu   Jan 30
30°C | 23°C
E 2 m/s
7.8 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 31
31°C | 24°C
SE 3 m/s
5.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
31°C | 24°C
E 3 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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