Porto Santo Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Porto Santo. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Porto Santo tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 340 mm of rain per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Porto Santo can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 51 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 7 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C and receives 133 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Porto Santo Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Madeira

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Porto Santo’s average annual precipitation is 340 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Porto Santo’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Porto Santo Climate page.