Boggomsbaai Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Boggomsbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Boggomsbaai typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 478 mm (19 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Boggomsbaai has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 51 mm (2 in), and the driest month, September, with 34 mm (1.3 in), is minimal.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 225 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Boggomsbaai Temperature page.

Boggomsbaai's average annual precipitation is 478 mm (19 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Boggomsbaai:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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