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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Waikanae

Waikanae sees 174 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1571 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in October with 161 mm falling over 17 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 97 mm across 12 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Waikanae receives over 174 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.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.

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.

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 Waikanae, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Waikanae

Thu   Jan 30
21°C | 16°C
N 4 m/s
19 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Fri   Jan 31
21°C | 15°C
NW 5 m/s
4.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Feb 01
20°C | 15°C
N 4 m/s
9.5 mm
overcast and  chance of heavy rain

overcast and chance of heavy rain

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