Bedford Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bedford, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Bedford receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 667 mm (26 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Bedford can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bedford Temperature page.

Bedford's average annual precipitation is 667 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

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.

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