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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Doolin. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Doolin experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1615 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, November, sees around 177 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 98 mm of rainfall.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C and receives 62 hours of sunshine. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Doolin Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Ireland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Doolin’s average annual precipitation is 1615 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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