El Gigante Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in El Gigante. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

El Gigante is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1363 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in El Gigante, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 287 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.5 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our El Gigante Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Nicaragua

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

El Gigante’s average annual precipitation is 1363 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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

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