Cape Otway Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cape Otway, Victoria, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Generally, Cape Otway experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 975 mm (38 in) yearly.
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, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 51 mm (2 in) over 9 rainy days.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cape Otway Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Australia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cape Otway vs World: Rainfall Compared
Cape Otway's average annual precipitation is 975 mm (38 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.
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.
- 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 Cape Otway's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cape Otway Climate page.
