Barra de Navidad Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Barra de Navidad has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1025 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Barra de Navidad, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 287 mm (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.7 mm (0.03 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 190 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Barra de Navidad Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Mexico: City Comparison

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

Barra de Navidad vs World: Rainfall Compared

Barra de Navidad's average annual precipitation is 1025 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• "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 Barra de Navidad's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Barra de Navidad Climate page.