Ilha do Mel Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ilha do Mel, Paraná, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Ilha do Mel experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2018 mm (79 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 seasons in Ilha do Mel, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 271 mm (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 93 mm (3.7 in) over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ilha do Mel Temperature page.

Ilha do Mel's average annual precipitation is 2018 mm (79 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• "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 Ilha do Mel's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ilha do Mel Climate page.