Doncaster East Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Doncaster East, 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.

On average, Doncaster East receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 792 mm (31 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Doncaster East offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between September (83 mm (3.3 in)) and March (45 mm (1.8 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 185 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Doncaster East Temperature page.

Doncaster East's average annual precipitation is 792 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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