Fraser Island Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Fraser Island has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1000 mm (39 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, February receives substantial rainfall, averaging 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 6 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Fraser Island Temperature page.

Fraser Island's average annual precipitation is 1000 mm (39 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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