Mangaluru Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Mangaluru has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2721 mm (107 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Mangaluru shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 691 mm (27 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 28 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 57 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mangaluru Temperature page.

Mangaluru's average annual precipitation is 2721 mm (107 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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