Cowes Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cowes, Victoria, Australia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Generally, Cowes receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 821 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Cowes offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between September (89 mm) and March (46 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. The city receives 185 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Cowes Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Australia
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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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Cowes’s average annual precipitation is 821 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
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.
Interesting weather facts
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Cowes’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cowes Climate page.
Current rainfall in Cowes
