Hualien City Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Hualien City. 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.

Hualien City is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3996 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, September, sees around 439 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 261 mm of rainfall.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C and receives 165 hours of sunshine. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Hualien City Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Taiwan

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Hualien City’s average annual precipitation is 3996 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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