Cananéia Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cananéia, São Paulo State, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Cananéia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2052 mm (81 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy 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 Cananéia, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 319 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 76 mm (3 in) over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cananéia Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Brazil: City Comparison

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

Cananéia vs World: Rainfall Compared

Cananéia's average annual precipitation is 2052 mm (81 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

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.

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.

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