KwaDukuza Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, KwaDukuza has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 963 mm (38 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

KwaDukuza can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 110 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 183 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our KwaDukuza Temperature page.

KwaDukuza's average annual precipitation is 963 mm (38 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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