Granada Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Granada, Granada Region, Nicaragua. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Granada is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1237 mm (49 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Granada shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 233 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 225 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Granada Temperature page.
Explore Granada's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Granada spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Nicaragua: City Comparison
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.
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Granada vs World: Rainfall Compared
Granada's average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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 Granada's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Granada Climate page.
