Boekhoute Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Boekhoute, East-Flanders, Belgium. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Boekhoute receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 812 mm (32 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Boekhoute remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 79 mm (3.1 in) over 14 days. In April, this drops slightly to 56 mm (2.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 197 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Boekhoute Temperature page.

Boekhoute's average annual precipitation is 812 mm (32 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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