Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Vaduz
With 191 days and 1917 mm of annual rain/snow, Vaduz has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
June is usually the wettest with 230 mm of rain over 18 rainy days, whereas January averages 116 mm during its 15 snowy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Vaduz's average annual precipitation falls over 191 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.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical 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 Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 Vaduz, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.