Gorontalo Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Gorontalo. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Gorontalo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2463 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Gorontalo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 291 mm of precipitation during the wettest month April, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 104 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Gorontalo Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Indonesia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Gorontalo’s average annual precipitation is 2463 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

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