Copacabana Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Copacabana. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Copacabana has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1381 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 281 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 17 mm over a single rainy day.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Copacabana Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Bolivia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Copacabana’s average annual precipitation is 1381 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Copacabana:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Copacabana’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Copacabana Climate page.