Nieuw Nickerie Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Nieuw Nickerie. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Nieuw Nickerie experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1814 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Nieuw Nickerie, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 286 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 55 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. The city receives 185 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Nieuw Nickerie Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Suriname

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Nieuw Nickerie’s average annual precipitation is 1814 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Nieuw Nickerie’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Nieuw Nickerie Climate page.