Canoinhas Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Canoinhas, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Canoinhas has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1603 mm (63 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 194 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April brings less rainfall, with 85 mm (3.3 in) over 16 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Canoinhas Temperature page.

Canoinhas's average annual precipitation is 1603 mm (63 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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