Étang-Salé les Bains Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Étang-Salé les Bains, Reunion. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Étang-Salé les Bains experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1297 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Étang-Salé les Bains shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 246 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 15 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Étang-Salé les Bains Temperature page.

Étang-Salé les Bains's average annual precipitation is 1297 mm (51 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Étang-Salé les Bains's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Étang-Salé les Bains Climate page.