Dunsborough Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Dunsborough experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 747 mm (29 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))

The climate in Dunsborough shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Dunsborough Temperature page.

Dunsborough's average annual precipitation is 747 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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