Paraná Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Paraná has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1140 mm (45 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Paraná shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month March, distributed over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 42 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 238 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Paraná Temperature page.

Paraná's average annual precipitation is 1140 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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