Albany Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Albany, Western Australia, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Albany receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 528 mm (21 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 23 mm (0.9 in) over 6 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 140 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Albany Temperature page.

Albany's average annual precipitation is 528 mm (21 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), 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 (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Albany's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Albany Climate page.