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Anakiwa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Anakiwa, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Anakiwa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1033 mm (41 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Rainfall & Rainy Days

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Anakiwa has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 102 mm (4 in), and the driest month, March, with 68 mm (2.7 in), is minimal.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). The city receives 144 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Anakiwa Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in New Zealand: City Comparison

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

Avg day temp (°C)

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Anakiwa vs World: Rainfall Compared

Anakiwa's average annual precipitation is 1033 mm (41 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

Interesting weather facts

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