Dundee Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Dundee experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 899 mm (35 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Dundee can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 299 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Dundee Temperature page.

Dundee's average annual precipitation is 899 mm (35 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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