Bosaso Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Bosaso. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Bosaso sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 72 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Bosaso, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives low rainfall, with an average of 17 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across a single rainy day. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.3 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 37°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bosaso Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Somalia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Somalia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bosaso’s average annual precipitation is 72 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Bosaso’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bosaso Climate page.