Bunaken Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Bunaken has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2537 mm (100 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Bunaken shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 282 mm (11 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall over 11 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 130 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bunaken Temperature page.

Bunaken's average annual precipitation is 2537 mm (100 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

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