Denuwala Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Denuwala, Galle District, Sri Lanka. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Denuwala has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2264 mm (89 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, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 279 mm (11 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 75 mm (3 in) over 5 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 210 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Denuwala Temperature page.

Denuwala's average annual precipitation is 2264 mm (89 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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