Agios Konstantinos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Agios Konstantinos, Crete, Greece. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Agios Konstantinos's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 340 mm (13 in) of precipitation yearly. The distribution includes a distinct dry season during certain months as shown in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Agios Konstantinos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 133 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Agios Konstantinos Temperature page.

Agios Konstantinos's average annual precipitation is 340 mm (13 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Agios Konstantinos's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Agios Konstantinos Climate page.